The following list identifies the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Directory of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree Program(s) that currently have accepted applications by the CCE.
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program(s):
The process for initial accreditation begins with the program submitting an application, which includes a letter of intent to seek accreditation with CCE and evidence of the requirements of eligibility (based on the respective CCE Standards). Following review, the Council determines if further documentation is required or establishes timelines for the program regarding the self-study report, peer review site visit, and status review meeting.
The process for initial accreditation begins with the program submitting an application, which includes a letter of intent to seek accreditation with CCE and evidence of the requirements of eligibility (based on the respective CCE Standards). Following review, the Council determines if further documentation is required or establishes timelines for the program regarding the self-study report, peer review site visit, and status review meeting.
From CCE Accreditation Announcement - Aug. 9, 2024 (pg. 2):
University of Pittsburgh – Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Forbes Tower, 3600 Atwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Michael Schneider, Ph.D., D.C., Director Accreditation
Action: Approved Application
Bases and reasons for decision: Following the review of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council determined that the initial application for the DCP meets the eligibility requirements identified in Sections A-K. Based on this conclusion, the Council has approved the application and established a timeline for the DCP’s selfstudy report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self-Study Report, Fall 2026
Next Comprehensive Site Visit: Spring 2027
NOTE: In accordance with CCE Policy 22, the program may only use the following statement when describing its status publicly (to include the program’s/institution’s official website):
“The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Pittsburgh is currently engaged in the process of seeking programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education, 9393 N 90th St, 102-660, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org. During this application process, the program does not hold accredited status with the agency, nor does the agency ensure eventual accreditation.”
University of Pittsburgh – Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Forbes Tower, 3600 Atwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Michael Schneider, Ph.D., D.C., Director Accreditation
Action: Approved Application
Bases and reasons for decision: Following the review of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council determined that the initial application for the DCP meets the eligibility requirements identified in Sections A-K. Based on this conclusion, the Council has approved the application and established a timeline for the DCP’s selfstudy report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self-Study Report, Fall 2026
Next Comprehensive Site Visit: Spring 2027
NOTE: In accordance with CCE Policy 22, the program may only use the following statement when describing its status publicly (to include the program’s/institution’s official website):
“The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Pittsburgh is currently engaged in the process of seeking programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education, 9393 N 90th St, 102-660, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org. During this application process, the program does not hold accredited status with the agency, nor does the agency ensure eventual accreditation.”
Chiropractic Residency Program(s):
The process for initial accreditation begins with the program submitting an application, which includes; a letter of intent to seek accreditation with CCE and evidence of the requirements of eligibility (based on the current CCE Residency Accreditation Standards). Following review, the Council determines if further documentation is required or establishes timelines for the program regarding the self-study report, peer review site visit and status review meeting.
The process for initial accreditation begins with the program submitting an application, which includes; a letter of intent to seek accreditation with CCE and evidence of the requirements of eligibility (based on the current CCE Residency Accreditation Standards). Following review, the Council determines if further documentation is required or establishes timelines for the program regarding the self-study report, peer review site visit and status review meeting.
From CCE Accreditation Announcement - Aug. 08, 2025 (pg. 5)
National Spine Management Global - Chiropractic Residency Program
3000 N. Triumph Blvd – Suite 110, Lehi, Utah 84043
William J. Owens Jr., D.C., Chiropractic Residency Program Director Accreditation
Action: Application Approved
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Residency Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council has reviewed and approved the application and established a timeline for the program’s self-study report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self study Report, April 2027
Next Comprehensive Site Visit, Fall 2027
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From CCE Accreditation Announcement - Aug. 08, 2025 (pg. 5)
St. Luke's University Health Network - Chiropractic Residency Program
St. Luke’s Hospital 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Samuel Staula, D.C., Chiropractic Residency Program Director Accreditation
Action: Application Approved
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Residency Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council has reviewed and approved the application and established a timeline for the program’s self-study report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self study Report, April 2026
Next Comprehensive Site Visit, Fall 2026
National Spine Management Global - Chiropractic Residency Program
3000 N. Triumph Blvd – Suite 110, Lehi, Utah 84043
William J. Owens Jr., D.C., Chiropractic Residency Program Director Accreditation
Action: Application Approved
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Residency Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council has reviewed and approved the application and established a timeline for the program’s self-study report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self study Report, April 2027
Next Comprehensive Site Visit, Fall 2027
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From CCE Accreditation Announcement - Aug. 08, 2025 (pg. 5)
St. Luke's University Health Network - Chiropractic Residency Program
St. Luke’s Hospital 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Samuel Staula, D.C., Chiropractic Residency Program Director Accreditation
Action: Application Approved
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed of all materials related to the initial application and in accordance with the CCE Residency Accreditation Standards, Section 1.II.A.2, Requirements for Eligibility, the Council has reviewed and approved the application and established a timeline for the program’s self-study report, followed by a comprehensive site visit and status review meeting with the Council.
Next Accreditation Activity: Self study Report, April 2026
Next Comprehensive Site Visit, Fall 2026
