Expand Your Chiropractic Practice With Exercise Science

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<span style='color:#a41d41;font-size:60px;'>#1</span><span style='font-size:24px;text-transform:none;color:#000;text-align:center;'>Board pass rate among all chiropractic schools</span> Icon #1Board pass rate among all chiropractic schools
<span style='color:#a41d41;font-size:60px;'>100+</span><span style='font-size:24px;text-transform:none;color:#000;text-align:center;'>Years of healthcare education</span> Icon 100+Years of healthcare education
<span style='color:#a41d41;font-size:60px;'>95%</span><span style='font-size:24px;text-transform:none;color:#000;text-align:center;'>Grads licensed or passed boards within 6 months</span> Icon 95%Grads licensed or passed boards within 6 months

Learn to Treat the Whole Person with a Whole-Body Education

You want to help people move better, feel stronger, and stay well. This unique dual-focus program combines chiropractic and exercise science, giving your practice uncommon insight into how the entire body works. Plan treatments with care and precision. That’s how you stand out from the start, and make a bigger difference every day.

Doctor of Chiropractic

  • 10 trimesters (3.5 years)
  • Sample courses: Spinal Anatomy, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging
  • Hands-on clinical experience
  • Career connections program

Both

  • X trimesters (X years)
  • D.C. credits fulfill B.S. credits, reducing total time
  • Combine movement health with chiropractic care

B.S. in Exercise Science

  • 120 credit hours
  • Sample courses: Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition
  • Flexible coursework that aligns with chiropractic focus
  • Enhance patient outcomes with evidence-based rehabilitation and preventative strategies

An Integrated Education in Less Time

Doctor of Chiropractic
B.S. in Exercise Science

General Education & Foundations

  • English, Psychology, Speech
  • Biology, Algebra, Chemistry I & II
  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Year 1

General Education & Foundations

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Advanced Sciences

  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Microbiology, Physics I & II
  • Cell & Molecular Biology
Year 2

Advanced Sciences

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Advanced Sciences

  • Finish B.S. in Human Biology (end of D.C. Tri 3)
  • D.C. Trimester 1-2: Embryology, Biochem I & II, Histology, Anatomy
Year 3

Advanced Sciences

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Clinical Start & Certification

  • D.C. Trimester 3-5: Neuroanatomy,
  • Radiology I, Diagnosis courses
  • First clinic experience (Mentorship Clinic I)
  • Eligible for Part I Board Exam
Year 4

Clinical Start & Certification

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Advanced Clinics & Electives

  • D.C. Trimester 6-8: Pediatric/Geriatric care, Clinic Labs I-III
  • Technique electives and patient care under supervision
  • Eligible for Parts II & III Board Exams
Year 5

Advanced Clinics & Electives

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Final Clinical Training & Graduation

  • D.C. Trimester 9-10: Clinic Labs II & III
  • Final patient care experience
  • Eligible for Part IV Board Exam
Year 6

Final Clinical Training & Graduation

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Doctor of Chiropractic
Year 1

General Education & Foundations

  • English, Psychology, Speech
  • Biology, Algebra, Chemistry I & II
  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Year 2

Advanced Sciences

  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Microbiology, Physics I & II
  • Cell & Molecular Biology
Year 3

Advanced Sciences

  • Finish B.S. in Human Biology (end of D.C. Tri 3)
  • D.C. Trimester 1-2: Embryology, Biochem I & II, Histology, Anatomy
Year 4

Clinical Start & Certification

  • D.C. Trimester 3-5: Neuroanatomy,
  • Radiology I, Diagnosis courses
  • First clinic experience (Mentorship Clinic I)
  • Eligible for Part I Board Exam
Year 5

Advanced Clinics & Electives

  • D.C. Trimester 6-8: Pediatric/Geriatric care, Clinic Labs I-III
  • Technique electives and patient care under supervision
  • Eligible for Parts II & III Board Exams
Year 6

Final Clinical Training & Graduation

  • D.C. Trimester 9-10: Clinic Labs II & III
  • Final patient care experience
  • Eligible for Part IV Board Exam
B.S. in Exercise Science
Year 1

General Education & Foundations

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Year 2

Advanced Sciences

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Year 3

Advanced Sciences

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Year 4

Clinical Start & Certification

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Year 5

Advanced Clinics & Electives

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Year 6

Final Clinical Training & Graduation

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They have great board scores and a really competitive tuition rate. For me, Cleveland University-Kansas City was the right choice because it’s the right location, it’s the right price, and it’s providing me with the right education.

— Josh, CUKC College of Chiropractic, currently enrolled

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Why choose this pathway?

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Get More Out of Your D.C. Education

Give your patients holistic care towards healthy outcomes. A powerful combination, embedded in a unique program.

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