Doctor of Chiropractic – Phoenix Metro
Program Accreditation
Doctor of Chiropractic Program Accreditation and State Approval
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree at 91性息港 of Health Sciences Arizona Satellite Campus under the College of Chiropractic Education is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
91性息港 of Health Sciences is legally authorized to offer the Doctor of Chiropractic degree in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. The Doctor of Chiropractic Program is also approved by the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Licensure
In compliance with 34 CFR 668.43, the College of Chiropractic Education at SCU provides information pertaining to professional licensure for the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Students should refer to the information below and contact the appropriate licensing board to ensure they will meet the licensure requirements in the state(s) in which they intend to practice upon graduation. The Doctor of Chiropractic program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Some states have requirements in addition to educational requirements. Candidates can review requirements for licensure for their state by clicking the following link and navigating to the requirements list for their state: . Please note that licensure requirements are always subject to change.聽 Prospective and enrolled students are encouraged to research licensure requirements for the state that they intend to practice in. These licensure requirements vary from state to state. For additional questions regarding licensure requirements contact the Program Director. Prospective and enrolled students are also encouraged to contact the state licensing authority listed in the link above for additional licensure requirement information.
Neither acceptance for admission into the program nor the subsequent earning of a Doctor of Chiropractic degree guarantees that a state or foreign country will grant a graduate a license to practice chiropractic. Each state and foreign country, through its legislative and administrative process, defines the standards of competency and scope of practice of chiropractic within its jurisdiction. For further information on each of the jurisdictions, please visit the Official Directory of the .
Please note that licensure requirements are always subject to change. Although SCU will confirm the licensure requirements on a routine basis, we strongly recommend that you inquire with the licensing agency to confirm that you understand and will meet the requirements for licensure before enrolling in your program of choice. Additionally, while progressing through the program, we recommend that you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.
The following states require students to have a bachelor’s degree, in addition to a D.C. degree, to obtain a license:
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In states above indicated with an asterisk (*) students must have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculating into the D.C. program.
State Licensure and Pre-chiropractic Education Requirement Resources:
All international students are strongly encouraged to check the credentialing requirements in the country where they intend to practice.