Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers
The Sherman College Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers is a one-year course designed to enhance the understanding, depth and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. The sessions will challenge the thinking process and the application of philosophy in the chiropractic profession. The Academy is committed to helping you become the writer, thinker and speaker you desire to be and that the profession needs. Successful completion of the program leads to membership in the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP). More about ACP
Note: The ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards accepts the successful completion of the ACP for 100 hours towards its Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards. What is this?
Topics to include:
- Vitalism vs. Mechanism
- Science and Philosophy Do Work Together
- The Philosophical Framework in which Chiropractic Emerged
- Adaptability, A Sign of Life
- And Much More!
- The ACP program at Sherman College consists of 100 hours of scholarly postgraduate study.
- Attendees participate in five live weekend sessions and completes five distance learning modules between sessions.
- Candidates for the ACP will write and submit a thesis paper.
- Cost is $1,995 and payment plans are available.
- Live Module Dates will be held on Sherman College’s campus and are:
- May 21-23, 2009 during Lyceum
- August 8-9, 2009
- October 16-18, 2009 during IRAPS
- January 23-24, 2010
- March 13-14, 2010
*For additional information about the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers or any of Sherman College's Continuing Education programs, please e-mail lyceum@sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771, ext. 229.
More about ACP
The Sherman College graduate program in chiropractic philosophy is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of chiropractic. The one-year course will challenge and inspire you to learn and think more than ever about chiropractic philosophy and its relationship to the above-down-inside-out worldview.
The world has changed considerably in the past 100 years. Study the validity of the 33 principles even with many developments in science and technology and examine them for relevance. Re-visit the reasoning process and compare mechanistic and vitalistic thought. Evaluate their relevance and application as you listen, question and synthesize current thinking in biology, chiropractic research, adaptability, ethics and professional identity in the practical application of chiropractic philosophy.
Diplomate in Chiropractic Philosophy
The 300+ hour course is an intense study of Chiropractic theory and its application to practice and patient care. Chiropractors who have completed Year 1 and have their LCP through Palmer College or ACP through Sherman College are eligible to start Year 2-3.
The One-Year Program
The first year of the Diplomate is actually a stand-alone program of its own. Like the Diplomate, it is offered through sanctioned Chiropractic colleges. It entails 100 hours of live and online coursework. The course is designed to fit your busy lifestyle and enhance your practice by solidifying your understanding through philosophy. The culmination of this program is the writing of a thesis. The thesis may be on any topic in Chiropractic philosophy. There are currently over 100 graduates from across the globe. This course has received glowing endorsements from its graduates without exception!
The Diplomate (DPhCS)
The crown jewel of the Council is the 300 hour Diplomate in Chiropractic Philosophic Standards. This program has produced some of the finest philosophic minds in the profession. This course is an intense study of Chiropractic theory and its application to practice and patient care.
The pride these graduates show in their depth of understanding of how to apply our unique philosophy is well earned. This program is the only one of its kind and is lauded by both practitioners and educators as the preeminent postgraduate course in Chiropractic study. Contact the Council Chair by email (see below) See Diplomate Brochure here.
Council on Chiropractic Philosophy
1110 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone (800) 423-4690
Fax (703) 351-7893
Rob Sinnott, DC, LCP, DPhCS (Chair)
chirobooks@sbcglobal.net
©The ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards
