Classes and Schedule

If you cared to know how Chiropractic school works and what a typical schedule is that well you are in store for a treat. 

• Most Chiropractic schools run on the quarter (4 terms) or trimester (3 terms) each academic year
• To receive a D.C. or Doctor of Chiropractic you must complete an accredited program and pass all academic class and complete clinical experience
• Most schools are 5 year doctorate program condensed into 3-3.5 years

The school I attend is on 4 10 week quarters, which means classes year round.  We have an integrated curriculum broken into 4 areas of focus: Care, Function, Structure, and Foundations.  There is much over lap in the classes as we are concentrated on the spine this first quarter.

Here are my class:
Care (6 credit hours)- Technique Lab and Lecture (4), Physical Exam Lab and Lecture (2)

Function (11 credit hours)- Biochemistry (7), Research Methods and Medical Terminology (3) and Literacy Skills (1)

Structure (11 credit hours)- Anatomy and Physiology of Spine, Shoulder and Hip (7), Lab (2), Advanced Learning Discussion (2)

Foundations (3 credit hours)- Introduction to Practice and Philosophy

That brings a grand total of 31 credit hours (hours meet in class each week) which is quite a hefty load!!!