The following list identifies the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Directory of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree Programs currently holding Accredited Status.
CCE Accredited Programs and Institutions must clearly state their accreditation status and public statements in accordance with CCE Policy 22, Program Integrity & Representation of Accreditation Status and CCE Policy 151, Service to the Public and Public Disclosure. (Reference: CCE Manual of Policies)
Parties who wish to submit third-party comment regarding any program/institution must do so in accordance with CCE Policy 68, Provision of Opportunity for Third-Party Comment Regarding Accreditation Decisions. (Reference: CCE Manual of Policies)
The directory specifically lists the most recent accreditation activity for each program to include the accreditation status, the bases and reasons about why the status has been awarded, any conditions imposed on the accreditation status, and upcoming dates for the next accreditation activities. Furthermore, the directory lists student achievement data through hyperlinks to each program for review of program completion rates and licensing board success rates.
CCE Accredited Programs and Institutions must clearly state their accreditation status and public statements in accordance with CCE Policy 22, Program Integrity & Representation of Accreditation Status and CCE Policy 151, Service to the Public and Public Disclosure. (Reference: CCE Manual of Policies)
Parties who wish to submit third-party comment regarding any program/institution must do so in accordance with CCE Policy 68, Provision of Opportunity for Third-Party Comment Regarding Accreditation Decisions. (Reference: CCE Manual of Policies)
The directory specifically lists the most recent accreditation activity for each program to include the accreditation status, the bases and reasons about why the status has been awarded, any conditions imposed on the accreditation status, and upcoming dates for the next accreditation activities. Furthermore, the directory lists student achievement data through hyperlinks to each program for review of program completion rates and licensing board success rates.
cANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
ACCREDITATION STATUS
CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1
CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1
Accredited (Programmatic)
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 2022.
NOTE: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada (CCEC) and maintains degree granting approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) of Ontario.
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 2022.
NOTE: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada (CCEC) and maintains degree granting approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) of Ontario.
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Toronto, ON, Canada.
website: https://www.cmcc.ca/
website: https://www.cmcc.ca/
Program Characteristics Report (10/2023). Council actions: At its January 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at CMCC.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Self-Study Report:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 January 2026 Fall 2027 |
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CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY - KANSAS CITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY - KANSAS CITY, COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210
CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY - KANSAS CITY, COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210
Accredited (Programmatic)
Cleveland University – Kansas City, College of Chiropractic (CUKC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1982. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to CUKC in 1985, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2006, 2013, and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2022.
NOTE: Cleveland University - KC maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Cleveland University – Kansas City, College of Chiropractic (CUKC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1982. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to CUKC in 1985, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2006, 2013, and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2022.
NOTE: Cleveland University - KC maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Overland Park, Kansas.
website: https://www.cleveland.edu/
website: https://www.cleveland.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (10/2023). Council actions: At its January 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at CU-KC.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2025
Fall 2027 Spring 2029 Fall 2029 January 2030 |
To view Cleveland University – Kansas City licensing exam success and the DCP’s Completion Rate, click here
D'YOUVILLE UNiversity
ACCREDITATION STATUS
D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
D’YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
Accredited (Programmatic)
The D’Youville University – Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DYU) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 2007. The Council granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to DYC in July 2011, and its most recent decision in July 2019.
NOTE: D’Youville University maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The D’Youville University – Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DYU) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 2007. The Council granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to DYC in July 2011, and its most recent decision in July 2019.
NOTE: D’Youville University maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Buffalo, New York.
website: http://www.dyc.edu/
website: http://www.dyc.edu/
Progress Report (06/2024) Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation and removed the sanction of Warning on the doctor of chiropractic degree program at DYU, with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the progress report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies). DYU demonstrated it employs best practices in the assessment of student achievement of the MCOs and verifies each student’s achievement of the MCOs prior to graduation. The Council determined the program provided the evidence requested by the Council in its January 18, 2024, letter and meets the standards for accreditation regarding the assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standards, Section 2.H.2).
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the progress report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies). DYU demonstrated it employs best practices in the assessment of student achievement of the MCOs and verifies each student’s achievement of the MCOs prior to graduation. The Council determined the program provided the evidence requested by the Council in its January 18, 2024, letter and meets the standards for accreditation regarding the assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standards, Section 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2025
Spring 2027 Fall 2027 January 2028 |
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KEISER UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
KEISER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE
2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
KEISER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE
2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Accredited (Programmatic)
Keiser University - College of Chiropractic Medicine (KUCCM) received its initial accreditation status with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 2019.
NOTE: Keiser University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
Keiser University - College of Chiropractic Medicine (KUCCM) received its initial accreditation status with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 2019.
NOTE: Keiser University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its main campus in West Palm Beach, Florida.
website: https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/
website: https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/
Progress Report (09/2023); Focused Site Visit (10/2023); Council actions: At its January 2024 meeting, the Council placed the program on probation for one (1) new area of noncompliance identified by the Council in its January 17, 2024 letter.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed KUCCM’s four-year weighted average licensing exam success rate of 65 percent and determined it is significantly below the established four-year threshold of 80 percent, as required by CCE Policy 56.
In accordance with CCE Policy 8, KUCCM appealed the Council’s actions and the appeals panel decision is outlined in the PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE – Probation.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed KUCCM’s four-year weighted average licensing exam success rate of 65 percent and determined it is significantly below the established four-year threshold of 80 percent, as required by CCE Policy 56.
In accordance with CCE Policy 8, KUCCM appealed the Council’s actions and the appeals panel decision is outlined in the PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE – Probation.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2024
Fall 2026 Spring 2030 Fall 2030 January 2031 |
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LIFE UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
LIFE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060
LIFE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Life University – College of Chiropractic (LUCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1985. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LUCC in 1987, 1990, 1995, 2005; by the Council in 2013 and also in its most recent decision in July 2021.
NOTE: Life University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The Life University – College of Chiropractic (LUCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1985. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LUCC in 1987, 1990, 1995, 2005; by the Council in 2013 and also in its most recent decision in July 2021.
NOTE: Life University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Marietta, Georgia.
website: https://www.life.edu/
website: https://www.life.edu/
Progress Characteristics Report (04/2023); Council actions: At its July 2023 meeting, the Council continued accreditation and imposed a sanction of Warning on the doctor of chiropractic degree program at LUCC. The Council also requires further reporting in a progress report, due May 31, 2024.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards and applicable policies and determined that the program meets the standards and policies for accreditation related to the program completion rate threshold and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1). However, the Council initiated one (1) area of concern for non-compliance within Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56 regarding the licensing exam success rate, which is below the CCE Policy 56 threshold of 80%. Therefore, the Council imposes a sanction of Warning upon LUCC.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards and applicable policies and determined that the program meets the standards and policies for accreditation related to the program completion rate threshold and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1). However, the Council initiated one (1) area of concern for non-compliance within Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56 regarding the licensing exam success rate, which is below the CCE Policy 56 threshold of 80%. Therefore, the Council imposes a sanction of Warning upon LUCC.
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2025
Spring 2027 Fall 2028 Spring 2029 July 2029 |
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LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
ACCREDITATION STATUS
LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
25001 Industrial Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94545
LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
25001 Industrial Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94545
Accredited (Programmatic)
Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 1987. The COA granted continued (and/or renewed) accreditation to LCCW in 1990, 1995, 2003; by the Council in 2011, and in its most recent decision in January 2019.
NOTE: Life Chiropractic College West maintains regional accreditation with WSCUC. From July 1987 – July 2017 LCCW maintained both programmatic and institutional accreditation with CCE.
Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 1987. The COA granted continued (and/or renewed) accreditation to LCCW in 1990, 1995, 2003; by the Council in 2011, and in its most recent decision in January 2019.
NOTE: Life Chiropractic College West maintains regional accreditation with WSCUC. From July 1987 – July 2017 LCCW maintained both programmatic and institutional accreditation with CCE.
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Hayward, California.
website: https://www.lifewest.edu/
website: https://www.lifewest.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (04/2024). Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at LCCW. Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the PCR regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1). However, downward trends in the licensing exam success rate (Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56) require further reporting.
The Council requests a progress report from LCCW on December 2, 2024, addressing downward trends in the licensing exam success rate (Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56) for review at its January 2025 meeting.
Progress Report - Additional Education Site (06/2024). Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council approved the application and established a timeline for the LCCW AES’s self-study report, followed by a site visit, and status review meeting with the Council. Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the program change application in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Program Changes Requiring Notification and/or Reporting, Section B, and determined that the program met the application requirements to implement the AES regarding the clinical site(s) and total credit hours offered at the additional location (Section B.1); approval of the AES by the program’s board, institutional accreditor, and state authorization agency (Section B.2. B.3 and B.4); implementation timeline (Section B.5); description of the physical/learning resources required to support the AES (Section B.6); current faculty and hiring plans for additional faculty (Section B.7); processes to monitor and evaluate didactic and clinical instruction and the program (Section B.8); overview of student enrollment (Section B.9); and the operational financial plans for the AES (Section B.10).
The Council requests a progress report from LCCW on December 2, 2024, addressing downward trends in the licensing exam success rate (Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56) for review at its January 2025 meeting.
Progress Report - Additional Education Site (06/2024). Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council approved the application and established a timeline for the LCCW AES’s self-study report, followed by a site visit, and status review meeting with the Council. Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the program change application in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Program Changes Requiring Notification and/or Reporting, Section B, and determined that the program met the application requirements to implement the AES regarding the clinical site(s) and total credit hours offered at the additional location (Section B.1); approval of the AES by the program’s board, institutional accreditor, and state authorization agency (Section B.2. B.3 and B.4); implementation timeline (Section B.5); description of the physical/learning resources required to support the AES (Section B.6); current faculty and hiring plans for additional faculty (Section B.7); processes to monitor and evaluate didactic and clinical instruction and the program (Section B.8); overview of student enrollment (Section B.9); and the operational financial plans for the AES (Section B.10).
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: |
Fall 2025 (Main campus & AES, Bellevue, NE)
Spring 2026 (Main campus & AES, Bellevue, NE) July 2026 (Main campus & AES, Bellevue, NE) Spring 2028 |
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LOGAN UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
LOGAN UNIVERSITY – LOGAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
LOGAN UNIVERSITY – LOGAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Accredited (Programmatic)
Logan College of Chiropractic (LCOC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1978. The COA granted continued (and/or renewed) accreditation to LCOC in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1998, July 2006; by the Council in July 2015, and in its most recent decision in July 2023.
NOTE: Logan University maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Logan College of Chiropractic (LCOC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1978. The COA granted continued (and/or renewed) accreditation to LCOC in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1998, July 2006; by the Council in July 2015, and in its most recent decision in July 2023.
NOTE: Logan University maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Chesterfield, Missouri.
website: https://www.logan.edu/
website: https://www.logan.edu/
Self-Study Report (10/2022); Comprehensive Site Visit (04/2023); Council actions: At its July 2023 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic program at LCOC, with no further reporting required, at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, including the self-study, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning, and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies, and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service; and distance/correspondence education.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, including the self-study, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning, and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies, and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service; and distance/correspondence education.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2025
Spring 2027 Fall 2030 Spring 2031 July 2031 |
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ACCREDITATION STATUS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
16200 E. Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, CA 90609
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
16200 E. Amber Valley Drive, Whittier, CA 90609
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LACC in 1975, 1976, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1994, 2001, 2008, January 2017 and again by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2024.
NOTE: Southern California University of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).
The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LACC in 1975, 1976, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1994, 2001, 2008, January 2017 and again by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2024.
NOTE: Southern California University of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Whittier, California.
website: https://www.scuhs.edu/
website: https://www.scuhs.edu/
Self-Study Report (10/2023); Comprehensive Site Visits (03/2024); Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic programs at LACC, with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, including the self-study, update report, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning, and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies, and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service; and distance/correspondence education.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, including the self-study, update report, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning, and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies, and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service; and distance/correspondence education.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2026
Spring 2028 Fall 2031 Spring 2032 July 2032 |
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ACCREDITATION STATUS
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
200 East Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148
7200 66th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
200 East Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148
7200 66th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Accredited (Programmatic)
The National University of Health Sciences – Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Program (NUHS) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to NUHS in 1975, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2002, 2010 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2018.
The additional educational site at National University of Health Sciences - Florida received its initial accreditation status with the Council in July 2011 and reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation in January 2018.
NOTE: National University of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The National University of Health Sciences – Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Program (NUHS) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to NUHS in 1975, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2002, 2010 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2018.
The additional educational site at National University of Health Sciences - Florida received its initial accreditation status with the Council in July 2011 and reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation in January 2018.
NOTE: National University of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its main campus in Lombard, Illinois and at its additional educational site in Pinellas Park, Florida.
website: https://www.nuhs.edu/
website: https://www.nuhs.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (10/2023). Council actions: At its January 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at NUHS.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: |
Spring 2025
Fall 2025 January 2026 Fall 2027 |
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NORTHEAST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ACCREDITATION STATUS
Northeast College of Health Sciences
(formerly NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE)
2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Northeast College of Health Sciences
(formerly NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE)
2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Accredited (Programmatic)
Northeast College of Health Sciences (NCDCP), (formerly New York Chiropractic College), received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1979. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to Northeast College in 1982, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1999, 2007, and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2016.
NOTE: Northeast College of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Northeast College of Health Sciences (NCDCP), (formerly New York Chiropractic College), received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1979. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to Northeast College in 1982, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1999, 2007, and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2016.
NOTE: Northeast College of Health Sciences maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Seneca Falls, New York.
website: https://www.northeastcollege.edu/
website: https://www.northeastcollege.edu/
Program Change Application (04/2024). Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council approved the application and established a timeline for the NCDCP AES’s self-study report, followed by a site visit, and status review meeting with the Council.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the program change application in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Program Changes Requiring Notification and/or Reporting, Section B, and determined that the program met the application requirements to implement the AES regarding the clinical site(s) and total credit hours offered at the additional location (Section B.1); approval of the AES by the program’s board, institutional accreditor, and state authorization agency (Section B.2. B.3 and B.4); implementation timeline (Section B.5); description of the physical/learning resources required to support the AES (Section B.6); current faculty and hiring plans for additional faculty (Section B.7); processes to monitor and evaluate didactic and clinical instruction and the program (Section B.8); overview of student enrollment (Section B.9); and the operational financial plans for the AES (Section B.10).
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the program change application in accordance with the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Program Changes Requiring Notification and/or Reporting, Section B, and determined that the program met the application requirements to implement the AES regarding the clinical site(s) and total credit hours offered at the additional location (Section B.1); approval of the AES by the program’s board, institutional accreditor, and state authorization agency (Section B.2. B.3 and B.4); implementation timeline (Section B.5); description of the physical/learning resources required to support the AES (Section B.6); current faculty and hiring plans for additional faculty (Section B.7); processes to monitor and evaluate didactic and clinical instruction and the program (Section B.8); overview of student enrollment (Section B.9); and the operational financial plans for the AES (Section B.10).
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: |
Spring 2024 (Main campus)
Spring 2026 (AES, Levittown, NY) Fall 2024 (Main campus) Fall 2026 (AES, Levittown, NY) January 2025 (Main campus) January 2027 (AES, Levittown, NY) Fall 2026 |
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NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted continued (and/or renewal) of accreditation to NWHSU in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1991, 1998, 2005, 2014 by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2022.
NOTE: Northwestern Health Sciences University maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted continued (and/or renewal) of accreditation to NWHSU in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1991, 1998, 2005, 2014 by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2022.
NOTE: Northwestern Health Sciences University maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Bloomington, Minnesota.
website: https://www.nwhealth.edu/
website: https://www.nwhealth.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (04/2024; Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic program at NWHSU, with no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the PCR regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the PCR regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Interim Site Visit
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2026
Spring 2028 Fall 2029 Spring 2030 July 2030 |
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PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
ACCREDITATION STATUS
PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
90 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
90 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
Accredited (Programmatic)
Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 1979. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCC in 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1999, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
The branch campus at Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) received its initial accreditation status with the COA in June 1985. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCCW in 1988, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
The branch campus at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida (PCCF) received its initial accreditation status with the COA in July 2004. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCCF in 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
NOTE: Palmer College of Chiropractic maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 1979. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCC in 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1999, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
The branch campus at Palmer College of Chiropractic West (PCCW) received its initial accreditation status with the COA in June 1985. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCCW in 1988, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
The branch campus at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida (PCCF) received its initial accreditation status with the COA in July 2004. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PCCF in 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2016.
NOTE: Palmer College of Chiropractic maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its main campus in Davenport, Iowa and at its branch campuses in San Jose, California and Port Orange, Florida.
website: https://www.palmer.edu/
website: https://www.palmer.edu/
Self-Study Report (04/2023); Comprehensive Site Visits (08/2023 and 09/23); Council actions: At its January 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic programs at PCC, with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, to include the self-study, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service and distance/correspondence education.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the accreditation process, to include the self-study, site team report, and the program’s response regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies), and determined the program meets all the standards for accreditation (Sections 2.A-K.), to include, mission, planning and program effectiveness; ethics/integrity; governance/administration; resources; faculty; student support services; student admissions; curriculum, competencies and outcomes assessment; research and scholarship; service and distance/correspondence education.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2025
Fall 2027 Spring 2031 Fall 2031 January 2032 |
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PARKER UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION STATUS
PARKER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
PARKER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Parker University - College of Chiropractic (PRKR) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1988. The COA granted continued (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PRKR in 1991, 1998, 2006, 2015 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2022.
NOTE: Parker University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The Parker University - College of Chiropractic (PRKR) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1988. The COA granted continued (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PRKR in 1991, 1998, 2006, 2015 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2022.
NOTE: Parker University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Dallas, Texas.
website: https://www.parker.edu/
website: https://www.parker.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (04/2024); Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic program at PRKR, with no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the PCR regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the PCR regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2026
Spring 2028 Fall 2029 Spring 2030 July 2030 |
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SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
ACCREDITATION STATUS
SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2020 Springfield Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306
SHERMAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2020 Springfield Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Sherman College of Chiropractic (SCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1995. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to SCC in 1998, 2005, 2012 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2021.
NOTE: Sherman College of Chiropractic maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
NOTE: Sherman College of Chiropractic maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
website: https://www.sherman.edu
website: https://www.sherman.edu
Interim Report (02/2024); Interim Site Visit (04/2024); Council actions: At its July 2024 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation and imposed a sanction of Warning on the doctor of chiropractic degree program at SCC. The Council requires further reporting in a progress report, due December 2, 2024, for review by the Council at the January 2025 meeting.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the interim site visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1). However, the Council has initiated one (1) concern for noncompliance within Section 2.H.2, Assessment of Learning Outcomes and Curricular Effectiveness, that requires further reporting. The Council has determined that the DCP is in noncompliance with Section 2.H.2, but the deficiencies do not compromise the overall program integrity and can be corrected by the DCP within the permissible timeframe and hereby imposes a sanction of Warning upon SCC. Warning is a sanction that is not subject to appeal and shall not exceed twelve (12) months.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the interim site visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1). However, the Council has initiated one (1) concern for noncompliance within Section 2.H.2, Assessment of Learning Outcomes and Curricular Effectiveness, that requires further reporting. The Council has determined that the DCP is in noncompliance with Section 2.H.2, but the deficiencies do not compromise the overall program integrity and can be corrected by the DCP within the permissible timeframe and hereby imposes a sanction of Warning upon SCC. Warning is a sanction that is not subject to appeal and shall not exceed twelve (12) months.
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study Report: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2026
Fall 2027 Spring 2028 July 2028 |
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TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
ACCREDITATION STATUS
TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
5912 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
5912 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
Accredited (Programmatic)
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to TCC in 1975, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2011 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2020.
NOTE: Texas Chiropractic College maintains institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1971. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to TCC in 1975, 1977, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1995, 2003, 2011 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2020.
NOTE: Texas Chiropractic College maintains institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Pasadena, Texas.
website: http://www.txchiro.edu/
website: http://www.txchiro.edu/
Interim Report (2/2023); Interim Site Visit (03/2023). Council actions: At its July 2023 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at TCC with no further reporting required, at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the interim site visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1-2).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the interim site visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1-2).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2025
Fall 2026 Spring 2027 July 2027 |
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University of Bridgeport
ACCREDITATION STATUS
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
SCHOOL OF CHIROPRACTIC
75 Linden Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
SCHOOL OF CHIROPRACTIC
75 Linden Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Accredited (Programmatic)
The University of Bridgeport – School of Chiropractic (UBSC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1994. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to UBCC in 1997, 2002, 2011 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2018.
NOTE: The University of Bridgeport maintains regional accreditation with the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC).
The University of Bridgeport – School of Chiropractic (UBSC) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in June 1994. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to UBCC in 1997, 2002, 2011 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2018.
NOTE: The University of Bridgeport maintains regional accreditation with the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
website: https://www.bridgeport.edu/
website: https://www.bridgeport.edu/
Interim Report (8/2022); Interim Site Visit (09/2022). Council actions: At its January 2023 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at UBSC.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1-2), with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit review regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4), assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1-2), with no further reporting required at this time.
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2024
Spring 2026 Fall 2026 January 2027 |
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UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
ACCREDITATION STATUS
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
PO BOX 60327, Bayamon PR 00960-6032
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
PO BOX 60327, Bayamon PR 00960-6032
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Universidad Central del Caribe - Doctor of Chiropractic Program (UCCDCP) received its initial accreditation status with The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 2021.
NOTE: The Universidad Central del Caribe maintains institutional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
The Universidad Central del Caribe - Doctor of Chiropractic Program (UCCDCP) received its initial accreditation status with The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in July 2021.
NOTE: The Universidad Central del Caribe maintains institutional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
website: http://www.uccaribe.edu
website: http://www.uccaribe.edu
Program Characteristics Report (4/2023); Progress Report (4/2023) Council actions: At its July 2023 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting was required, at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in; planning (Section 2.A.2); finances (Section 2.D.1); and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the progress report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies). The Council appreciates the information provided by UCCDCP, which demonstrated the achievement of the MCOs for the 2022 graduating cohort. The Council determined that the program provided the information requested by the Council in its July 20, 2021, letter and meets the standards for accreditation regarding the assessment of learning outcomes (Standards, Section 2.H.2).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in; planning (Section 2.A.2); finances (Section 2.D.1); and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the progress report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies). The Council appreciates the information provided by UCCDCP, which demonstrated the achievement of the MCOs for the 2022 graduating cohort. The Council determined that the program provided the information requested by the Council in its July 20, 2021, letter and meets the standards for accreditation regarding the assessment of learning outcomes (Standards, Section 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2023
Fall 2024 Spring 2025 July 2025 |
Universidad Central del Caribe’s Doctor of Chiropractic Program (UCCDCP) graduated its first cohort of students in July 2022. To view its current licensing exam success and DCP completion rate, click here.
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES
ACCREDITATION STATUS
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES
8000 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97213
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN STATES
8000 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97213
Accredited (Programmatic)
The University of Western States – College of Chiropractic (UWS) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1981. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to UWS in 1984, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2004, and 2012 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2021.
NOTE: The University of Western States maintains regional accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).
The University of Western States – College of Chiropractic (UWS) received its initial accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation (COA) of The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) in January 1981. The COA granted reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to UWS in 1984, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2004, and 2012 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2021.
NOTE: The University of Western States maintains regional accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities (NWCCU).
The doctor of chiropractic degree program is offered at its campus in Portland, Oregon.
website: https://www.uws.edu/
website: https://www.uws.edu/
Program Characteristics Report (10/2022). Council actions: At its January 2023 meeting, the Council continued the accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program at UWS.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for the decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Program Characteristics Report (PCR) regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined that the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate, program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), planning (Section 2.A.2), finances (Section 2.D.1), and research and scholarship (Section 2.I.1), with no further reporting required at this time.
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2024
Fall 2026 Spring 2028 Fall 2028 January 2029 |
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