Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Program
Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum
Learn more about our innovative curriculum through the course schedule.
Total Program Credits: 248
This is a 4-term Phase I schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase I
Phase I: Term One (22.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5101 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy | 5.0 |
| AN5102 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy Lab | 3.5 |
| AN5107 | Histology and Embryology I | 2.5 |
| BC5104 | Human Biochemistry | 5.0 |
| FH5106 | Fundamentals of Natural Medicine & Historical Perspectives | 1.0 |
| MM5120 | Introduction to Palpation Skills & Landmark Identification | 1.0 |
| PH5013 | Cellular Physiology & Hematology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Two (26.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5201 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 3.0 |
| AN5202 | Head and Neck Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5203 | Neuroanatomy | 5.5 |
| BU5209 | Introduction to Business Principles | 1.0 |
| EM5207 | Evaluation & Management of the Chest & Thoracic Spine | 3.0 |
| MI5205 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3.0 |
| MM5220 | Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine | 1.0 |
| PA5204 | Fundamentals of Pathology | 3.0 |
| PH5208 | Neurophysiology | 3.5 |
| RA5206 | Normal Radiographic Anatomy & Variants | 1.5 |
Phase I: Term Three (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| AN5304 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy | 2.0 |
| AN5305 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5307 | Histology and Embryology II | 2.5 |
| BC5308 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 2.0 |
| EM5309 | Evaluation & Management of the Abdomen, Pelvis and Lumbar Spine | 3.0 |
| FH5310 | Whole Health Concepts and Philosophical Perspectives | 1.0 |
| MI5303 | Medical Microbiology I | 4.5 |
| MM5320 | Manipulation of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine, T/L Junction and Pelvis | 1.0 |
| PA5302 | Systems Pathology I | 4.0 |
| PH5306 | Nueroendocrinology, GI and Reproductive Physiology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Four (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BC5409 | Nutritional Biochemistry II | 1.0 |
| EM5408 | Evaluation & Management of the Head, Neck and Cervical Spine | 3.0 |
| EP5401 | Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature | 1.0 |
| MI5403 | Medical Microbiology II | 5.0 |
| MM5420 | Manipulation of the Cervical Spine, CT Junction and First Rib | 1.0 |
| NN5406 | Science of Diet and Nutrition | 3.0 |
| PA5402 | Systems Pathology II | 6.0 |
| PH5405 | Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology | 5.0 |
| RA5407 | Radiation Physics and Technology | 1.0 |
This is a 4-term Phase II schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase II
Phase II: Term One (28.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EM6103 | Evaluation & Management of the Gi/GU & Reproductive Systems | 4.0 |
| EM6104 | Evaluation & Management of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems | 3.0 |
| EM6105 | Evaluation & Management of the EENT | 3.0 |
| EM6106 | Evaluation & Management of the Neurological System | 3.0 |
| EM6112 | Evaluation & Management of the Musculoskeletal System I | 2.0 |
| EM6120 | Evaluation & Management of the Extremities | 4.0 |
| MM6110 | Soft Tissue Management | 0.5 |
| NN6107 | Pharmacology I | 3.0 |
| NN6108 | Botanical Medicine I | 3.0 |
| RA6109 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Arthritides & Trauma | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Two (28.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6201 | Principles of Marketing and Communication | 2.0 |
| EM6202 | Physical Diagnosis | 4.5 |
| EM6203 | Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis | 3.0 |
| EM6207 | Pediatrics, Geriatrics & Female Health Issues | 3.0 |
| EM6210 | The Clinical Encounter | 1.5 |
| EM6212 | Evaluation & Management of the Musculoskeletal System II | 2.0 |
| EM6213 | Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection | 0.5 |
| FR6204 | Functional Rehabilitation I: Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise & Spinal Rehabilitation | 3.0 |
| MM6208 | Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Imaging | 1.0 |
| MM6220 | Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques I | 1.5 |
| MM6221 | Diversified Technique | 1.0 |
| NN6206 | Pharmacology II | 3.0 |
| RA6205 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Skeletal Dysplasia, Tumors, Endocrine & Hematopoietic Disorders | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Three (28.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6306 | Business Planning | 2.0 |
| EC6303 | Ambulatory Trauma Care | 1.5 |
| EM6304 | Advanced Diagnosis & Problem Solving | 2.0 |
| EM6305 | Psychopathology & Health Psychology | 3.0 |
| EP6310 | Evidence-Based Practice: Applied EBP | 1.0 |
| FR6307 | Physiological Therapeutics: Modalities | 4.5 |
| FR6309 | Functional Rehabilitation II: Extremity Rehabilitation | 3.0 |
| MM6320 | End Range Loading & Flexion/Distraction Technique | 1.0 |
| NN6301 | Clinical Nutrition | 4.0 |
| NN6308 | Botanical Medicine II | 4.0 |
| RA6302 | Fundamentals of Imaging: Chest & Abdomen | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Four (27.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BU6404 | Ethical Management of the Chiropractic Practice | 3.0 |
| BU6407 | Risk Management & Legal Issues | 1.0 |
| EM6403 | Clinical Natural Medicine | 2.0 |
| EM6405 | Doctor-Patient Relationship | 2.0 |
| EM6406 | Dermatology | 1.5 |
| EP6410 | Evidence-Based Practice: Journal Club | 0.5 |
| EM6411 | Clinical Skills Seminar | 1.0 |
| FR6412 | Sports Medicine (Online) | 2.0 |
| IC7000 | Clinic Internship I | 11.0 |
| MM6420 | Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques II | 0.5 |
| RA6408 | Report Writing & Advanced Imaging | 1.0 |
| RA6409 | Radiographic Positioning & Radiology Management | 2.0 |
This is a 2-term Phase III schedule.
Phase III: Term One (17.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| IC7100 | Clinic Internship II | 17.0 |
Phase III: Term Two (17.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| IC7200 | Clinic Internship III | 17.0 |
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