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.
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 – KC, College of Chiropractic (CCC) 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 CCC in 1985, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2006 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2013.
NOTE: Cleveland University - KC maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Cleveland University – KC, College of Chiropractic (CCC) 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 CCC in 1985, 1988, 1992, 1999, 2006 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2013.
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 (10/2019); Council actions: At its January 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 licensing exam success rate thresholds, program completion rate thresholds, (CCE Policy 56) and finances (Standard 2.D).
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 licensing exam success rate thresholds, program completion rate thresholds, (CCE Policy 56) and finances (Standard 2.D).
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: Interim Site Visit: |
Spring 2021
Fall 2021 January 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2025 |
To view Cleveland University – Kansas City National Board Scores and the DCP’s Completion Rate, click here
D'YouVille College
ACCREDITATION STATUS
D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM
320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
Accredited (Programmatic)
The D’Youville College – Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DYC) 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 College maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
The D’Youville College – Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DYC) 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 College 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/
Self-Study Report (10/2018); Comprehensive Site Visit (3/2019). Council actions: At its July 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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, program effectiveness, ethics and integrity, governance/administration, physical/financial resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum/competencies and outcomes assessment, research/scholarship, service and distance 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, program effectiveness, ethics and integrity, governance/administration, physical/financial resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum/competencies and outcomes assessment, research/scholarship, service and distance education.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2021
Fall 2023 Spring 2027 Fall 2027 January 2028 |
To view D’Youville College National Board Scores and the DCP’s Completion Rate, click here
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/
Self-Study Report (5/2018); Comprehensive Site Visit (10/2018). Council actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council awarded initial accreditation to KUCCM with no further reporting required. NOTE: In accordance with CCE Accreditation Standards, Section 1, the next comprehensive site visit is four years following the award of initial accreditation.
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, program effectiveness, ethics and integrity, governance/administration, physical/financial resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum/competencies and outcomes assessment, research/scholarship, service and distance 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, program effectiveness, ethics and integrity, governance/administration, physical/financial resources, faculty, student support services, admissions, curriculum/competencies and outcomes assessment, research/scholarship, service and distance education.
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2020
Spring 2022 Fall 2022 January 2023 Fall 2026 |
Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine will graduate their first cohort in December 2019.
For information regarding National Board Scores and Completion Rates, please contact the program
For information regarding National Board Scores and Completion Rates, please contact the program
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 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2013.
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 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2013.
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 Report (8/2019); Focused Site Visit (9/2019)
Council Actions: At its April 30, 2020 meeting, the Council removed the sanction of probation with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed the April 21, 2020 Appeals Panel Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and based on the new information provided by the program, determined that the program meets the requirements for accreditation with relation to program completion rates (CCE Policy 56).
Council Actions: At its April 30, 2020 meeting, the Council removed the sanction of probation with no further reporting required at this time.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed the April 21, 2020 Appeals Panel Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and based on the new information provided by the program, determined that the program meets the requirements for accreditation with relation to program completion rates (CCE Policy 56).
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2020
Spring 2021 July 2021 Spring 2023 Spring 2025 |
To view Life University’s National Board Scores click here.
To view Life University’s DCP Completion Rate click here.
To view Life University’s DCP Completion Rate click here.
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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LCCW in 1990, 1995, 2003, 2011 and by the Council 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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LCCW in 1990, 1995, 2003, 2011 and by the Council 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/
Progress Report (12/2019); Council actions: At its January 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3) and assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3) and assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2020
Fall 2022 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 January 2027 |
To view Life Chiropractic College West National Board Scores (see Practice Readiness) and the DCP’s Completion Rate, click here;
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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LCOC in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1998, July 2006 and in its most recent decision in July 2015.
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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to LCOC in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1998, July 2006 and in its most recent decision in July 2015.
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/
Interim Report (2/2019); Interim Site Visit (4/2019). Council actions: At its July 2019 meeting, the Council requires further reporting in a progress report, due April 30, 2021.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4 and CCE Policy 56), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1). However, identified weaknesses that would benefit from improvement regarding the curricular objectives (Standard 2.H.2) will be monitored through further reporting.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4 and CCE Policy 56), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1). However, identified weaknesses that would benefit from improvement regarding the curricular objectives (Standard 2.H.2) will be monitored through further reporting.
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Spring 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 July 2023 Spring 2027 |
To view Logan University National Board Scores and the DCP’s Completion Rate, click here
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 and again by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2017.
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 and again by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2017.
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/
Progress Report (8/2018); Focused Site Visit (9/2018). Council Actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report and Focused Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness and assessment (Standard 2.A).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report and Focused Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness and assessment (Standard 2.A).
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2020
Fall 2022 Spring 2024 Fall 2024 January 2025 |
To view Southern California University of Health Sciences National Board Scores, click here
To view Southern California University of Health Science’s DCP Completion Rate, click here
To view Southern California University of Health Science’s DCP Completion Rate, click here
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 (4/2019); Council actions: At its July 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 licensing exam success rate thresholds, program completion rate thresholds, and finances, with no further reporting required
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 licensing exam success rate thresholds, program completion rate thresholds, and finances, with no further reporting required
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2021
Spring 2023 Spring 2025 Fall 2025 January 2026 |
To view National University of Health Science’s National Board Scores and DCP Completion Rate, click here
New York Chiropractic College
ACCREDITATION STATUS
NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Accredited (Programmatic)
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) 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 NYCC in 1982, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1999, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2016.
NOTE: New York Chiropractic College maintains regional accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) 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 NYCC in 1982, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1999, 2007 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2016.
NOTE: New York Chiropractic College 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.nycc.edu/website
website: https://www.nycc.edu/website
Interim Report (2/2020); Interim Site Visit (4/2020). Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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), with no further reporting required.
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), with no further reporting required.
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2022
Spring 2024 Fall 2024 January 2024 Fall 2028 |
To view New York Chiropractic College’s National Board Scores and DCP Completion Rate, click here
Northwestern Health Sciences University
ACCREDITATION STATUS
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
2501 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431
Accredited (Programmatic)
The Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) 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 NWCC in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1991, 1998, 2005 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2014.
NOTE: Northwestern Health Sciences University maintains regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) 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 NWCC in 1975, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1991, 1998, 2005 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2014.
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 (4/2020); Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 licensing exam success rate and program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), and finances (Section 2.D.1), with no further reporting required.
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 licensing exam success rate and program completion rate thresholds and publication (Standards, Section 2.A.4 & CCE Policy 56), and finances (Section 2.D.1), with no further reporting required.
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2021
Spring 2022 July 2022 Spring 2024 Spring 2026 |
To view Northwestern Health Sciences University’s DCP National Board Scores and Completion Rate, click here
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/
Interim Report (8/2019); Interim Site Visit (9/2019). Council actions: At its January 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4 and CCE Policy 56), assessment of student learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in program effectiveness (Standard 2.A.3), student achievement (Standard 2.A.4 and CCE Policy 56), assessment of student learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2), and distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2021
Spring 2023 Fall 2023 January 2024 Fall 2027 |
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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 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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PRKR in 1991, 1998, 2006 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2015.
NOTE: Parker University maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
The Parker 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 reaffirmation (and/or renewal) of accreditation to PRKR in 1991, 1998, 2006 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2015.
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/
Interim Report (8/2018); Interim Site Visit (9/2018). Council actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined 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), distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1) and student performance data (CCE Policy 56).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Interim Site Visit Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined 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), distance/correspondence education (Standard 2.K.1) and student performance data (CCE Policy 56).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Fall 2020
Fall 2021 Spring 2022 July 2022 Spring 2026 |
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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
Accredited (Programmatic)
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 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2012.
NOTE: Sherman College of Chiropractic maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
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 and by the Council in its most recent decision in January 2012.
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
Progress Report (12/2018); Council actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report (10/2018); Council actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate thresholds and publication, program completion rate thresholds (CCE Policy 56) and finances (Standard 2.D).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report (10/2018); Council actions: At its January 2019 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate thresholds and publication, program completion rate thresholds (CCE Policy 56) and finances (Standard 2.D).
Program Characteristics Report:
Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Interim Site Visit: |
Spring 2022
Fall 2019/Aug 2020 (Update Report) Fall 2020 January 2021 Spring 2024 |
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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
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 and by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2011.
NOTE: Texas Chiropractic College maintains regional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
NOTE: Texas Chiropractic College maintains regional 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/
Self-Study Report (4/2019); Comprehensive Site Visit (10/2019); Council actions: At its January 2020 meeting, the Council reaffirmed the accreditation of TCC and required further reporting in a progress report, due April 30, 2021
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. This indicates that the program has no deficiencies that compromise the overall program integrity. However, an identified weakness in quality patient care (Standards, Section 2.H.3) will be monitored through further reporting.
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. This indicates that the program has no deficiencies that compromise the overall program integrity. However, an identified weakness in quality patient care (Standards, Section 2.H.3) will be monitored through further reporting.
Program Characteristics Report:
Interim Site Visit: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Spring 2021
Spring 2023 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 July 2027 |
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University of Bridgeport
ACCREDITATION STATUS
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
SCHOOL OF CHIROPRACTIC
126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
SCHOOL OF CHIROPRACTIC
126 Park Ave, 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/
Progress Report (4/2020); Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report (4/2020); Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate thresholds and publication, program completion rate thresholds (CCE Policy 56) and resources (Standard 2.D).
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials related to the Progress Report regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards (and applicable policies) and determined the program meets the standards for accreditation in assessment of learning outcomes and curricular effectiveness (Standard 2.H.2).
Program Characteristics Report (4/2020); Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
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 the program meets the standards for accreditation in licensing exam success rate thresholds and publication, program completion rate thresholds (CCE Policy 56) and resources (Standard 2.D).
Interim Site Visit:
Program Characteristics Report: Self-Study: Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: |
Fall 2022
Fall 2024 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 January 2027 |
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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 by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2012.
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 by the Council in its most recent decision in July 2012.
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/
Substantive Change Report (3/2020). Council actions: At its July 2020 meeting, the Council determined no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the substantive change application regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Substantive Change, Section B, and determined the program met the requirements for accreditation regarding the contract/agreements of the current and new location (Section B.1), formal action by the board (Section B.3), timetable for the implementation (Section B.4), identification of resources (Section B.6) and the overview of student enrollment (Section B.9), with no further reporting required.
Bases and reasons for decision: The Council reviewed all materials provided in the substantive change application regarding the CCE Accreditation Standards and CCE Policy 1, Substantive Change, Section B, and determined the program met the requirements for accreditation regarding the contract/agreements of the current and new location (Section B.1), formal action by the board (Section B.3), timetable for the implementation (Section B.4), identification of resources (Section B.6) and the overview of student enrollment (Section B.9), with no further reporting required.
Self-Study:
Comprehensive Site Visit: Status Review Meeting: Program Characteristics Report: Interim Site Visit: |
Spring 2020
Fall 2020 January 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2024 |
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