Sherman College and Spartanburg Community College Launch Pre-Chiropractic Institute
Spartanburg, S.C. – On June 16, 2010, Sherman College of Chiropractic and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) formalized an agreement to create the Pre-Chiropractic Institute (PCI) at SCC.
A Clear Path to a Chiropractic Career
Through the PCI, SCC students can earn an Associate of Science Degree with Pre-Chiropractic electives and a Pre-Chiropractic Certificate. Students can then seamlessly transfer to Sherman College to complete a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. With this program, students can earn both an associate’s and a graduate degree in approximately 6½ years.
“The Pre-Chiropractic Institute at SCC will provide students with a convenient, cost-effective, and timely path to enrollment at Sherman College and to their futures as doctors of chiropractic,” said Sherman College President Dr. Jon Schwartzbauer.
The program allows students—both local and out-of-state—to complete prerequisites such as organic chemistry, anatomy, and physics at SCC before starting at Sherman College.
A Long-Standing Partnership
Sherman College and SCC have a history of collaboration:
- Sherman students use SCC campus resources like the library.
- SCC classes visit Sherman College for anatomy lab tours.
- Many Sherman graduates are instructors at SCC.
Both colleges participate in the College Town consortium, which connects six Spartanburg-area colleges through academic and social initiatives.
“This partnership exemplifies the true spirit of College Town by aligning complementary programs to provide more opportunities for our students,” said SCC President Dr. Para M. Jones.
Student Perspectives
Amanda Davis, an SCC student who has completed her prerequisites, said:
“I believe the Pre-Chiropractic Institute will benefit prospective students in a great way. Having an advisor at SCC who can help them get everything they need to pursue a graduate degree at Sherman will make the process a lot easier.”
The SCC program advisor is Dr. Gail Jones, a Sherman College graduate who has navigated the same path.
“I’ve been there, so I can advise students on more than just what classes to take,” said Dr. Jones.
Expanding the Curriculum
The SCC curriculum not only meets Sherman College’s prerequisites but also includes courses in:
- Business
- Spanish
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
These courses help students gain critical knowledge for running a chiropractic business.
Career Opportunities and Growth
Research from Fast Company ranks chiropractic among the top 10 best jobs in America. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment for chiropractors will grow much faster than average, driven by increasing consumer demand for alternative healthcare.
Graduates can:
- Manage their own practice
- Associate with established chiropractors
- Teach or conduct research
- Specialize in areas like sports performance, family care, or animal chiropractic
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For more information about the Pre-Chiropractic Institute contact Phyllis Rogers in the SCC Admissions Center at (864) 592-4816 or Dr. Gail Jones in the SCC Science Department at (864) 592-4962 or call toll free at (800) 922-3679.
To learn more about the doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College please contact Kristy Shephard, admission counselor at (800) 849-8771, ext. 211.
Fall semester classes at SCC begin August 16, and registration is going on now. Individuals interested in applying to the College for the fall semester can contact the SCC Admissions Center at (864) 592-4800 or toll-free (866) 591-3700 or apply online at http://www.sccsc.edu.
About Sherman College of Chiropractic
Sherman College of Chiropractic offers an integrated chiropractic educational program focused on preparing students to become fully qualified doctors of chiropractic. On its 80-acre campus in Spartanburg, SC, the college operates a Chiropractic Health Center open to the public where students intern under the supervision of licensed doctors of chiropractic. For more information, visit www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.
About Spartanburg Community College
SCC offers more than 80 academic programs of study including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates plus University Transfer opportunities to four-year universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including online classes through SCCOnline, FlexStart classes, evening classes and more. The College also offers non-credit classes through the SCC Corporate & Community Education Division. For more information visit www.sccsc.edu.
Contact:
Cheri Anderson-Hucks
Director Marketing & Public Relations
Spartanburg Community College
Office: (864)592-4931
hucksc@sccsc.edu
Karen Brower Rhodes
Director of Public Relations
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Office:(864) 578-8770, ext. 242
krhodes@sherman.edu