| Cleveland Chiropractic
College of Kansas City
6401 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: (816) 501-0100
Toll-Free: (800) 467-CCKC
Fax: (816) 501-0205
Steeped in history, yet meeting the challenges of contemporary health care education, the multicampus Cleveland Chiropractic College system, with campuses in beautiful Kansas City and in the international mecca of Los Angeles, has been a leader in providing health care education for over 80 years.
A young profession, chiropractic health care is now entering its second century of existence. In the early years, there were hundreds of schools of chiropractic. Now, the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges are two of only 16 accredited chiropractic colleges in existence in the United States.
The Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges are the only chiropractic institutions that continue under the leadership of a pioneering family member.
The College currently awards three degrees: Doctor of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and an Associate of Arts in Biological Sciences. Students pursuing these degrees, as well as students pursuing degrees in other health care professions can take their prerequisite physical and life sciences courses in accelerated, eight-week intervals at the College.
Pioneering Family
Dr. C.S. Cleveland Sr. and Dr. Ruth R. Cleveland, husband and wife, turned their dream into a reality in 1922 when they started Cleveland Chiropractic College with three students. As the next generation of doctors of chiropractic, their son, Carl Jr., and his wife, Mildred Allison also put their hearts and souls into the growth of this profession and the College. Now, the grandson of the founders, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, is continuing the tradition as president of the multicampus Cleveland Chiropractic College system. A fifth generation chiropractor, Ashley Cleveland, M.A., D.C., is Assistant Dean of Instruction and faculty member at the Kansas City campus.
Chiropractic as a Career
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III believes that this is chiropractic's finest hour as the profession continues to receive greater awareness and acceptance through education and research. Growing numbers of both professional and independent research studies continue to demonstrate the effectiveness and economic benefit of chiropractic care.
It is an ideal time to be a practicing doctor of chiropractic as the profession's future is ripe with opportunity. Chiropractic is one of the most widespread alternative approaches to health care practiced throughout the world. The message that embodies chiropractic care is that it is the intelligent choice for the restoration and maintenance of health.
Choosing chiropractic health care as a career will give you a sense of achievement, personal freedom, and, most importantly, the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference in the quality of life. Making the decision to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor of chiropractic at one of the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges is an intelligent choice!
Degrees Offered
The Cleveland Chiropractic College multicampus system is a recognized, major institution that offers these degrees:
* Doctor of Chiropractic
* Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
* Associate of Arts in Biological Sciences
Accreditation
* The Cleveland Chiropractic College multicampus system is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, www.higherlearningcommission.org, (312) 263-0456).
* The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program of Cleveland Chiropractic College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (8049 N. 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321, (480) 443-8877).
The Multicampus System
* Employs highly qualified faculty with broad experience and credentials;
* Has a low student/faculty ratio that encourages personalized individual attention;
* Offers students the flexibility to choose between a 9-trimester or a 12-trimester curriculum;
* Operates on a trimester system with new classes starting three times a year; and
* Offers the same curriculum on two separate campuses:
* The Kansas City campus, in the heart of the Midwest, is known for its reasonable standard of living and beautiful setting, and
* The Los Angeles campus, strategically located in the Hollywood area, offers easy access from a multitude of transportation possibilities and the convenience provided by the proximity to a major international hub.
Doctor of Chiropractic Program
* Develops traditional clinical competencies through early hands-on introduction to multiple spinal adjusting techniques;
* Provides a balanced approach to the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic;
* Positions qualified graduates and senior interns in nationwide preceptor, postceptor, and extended preceptor programs, expanding the clinical educational experience to the private practice setting; and
* Offers postgraduate education programs that attract internationally known speakers and doctor participants from across the country.
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology Program
The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program includes courses in mathematics, general and organic chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy and physiology. At the upper division level, the degree emphasizes human biology related areas, such as embryology, cell physiology, human anatomy and physiology (all organs), genetics, and research related to human biology.
The program provides students with the following:
* An understanding of biological, chemical, and physical sciences
* A basic knowledge in anatomical structure and the physiological processes of human organ systems
* The ability to relate the basic science knowledge to graduate studies in health related professions
Professional Health Science Courses
To help students get a jump-start on a career in healthcare - chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc. - the College's Preprofessional Health Science Program offers prerequisite physical and life sciences courses in accelerated, eight-week modules. Science courses include three hours of lecture and one hour of lab for four semester hours. Courses in the program begin six times a year and include:
* General Chemistry I and II
* Organic Chemistry I and II
* Physics I and II
* Biology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* College Algebra
Facts & Figures about the Kansas City Campus
History
* Founded in 1922 at 436 Prospect Avenue, the College moved to 37th and Troost Avenue in 1929 and to its present location at 6401 Rockhill Road in 1976.
* In addition to the main administrative building at 6401 Rockhill Road, the Kansas City campus also includes facilities at 601, 701 and 751 E. 63rd Street.
Campus & Facilities
* The College owns 10 acres of land in the heart of beautiful Kansas City, only minutes from the historic Country Club Plaza area and the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
* The College's four primary buildings provide 150,000 square feet of space.
* The Rockhill Campus Building houses administrative and faculty offices, the library, classrooms, laboratories, a student center, and an 800-seat auditorium. The 5,500 square foot Ruth R. Cleveland Memorial Library seats 160, has space for 260 journal subscriptions, and a collection of 15,000 books.
* The Professional Building, acquired in 1992, houses the faculty clinic, a new bookstore, and offices for both academic administration and the basic science faculty. The 15,000 square foot bookstore opened in 1999.
* The Health Center Building, opened in January 1994, houses the two-floor 14,000 square foot public patient Health Center, the 6,000 square foot Student Clinic, a new student lounge, and laboratories for anatomy, histology, physiology and physics.
* The Center for Undergraduate Studies Building, acquired in 1995, houses one 129-seat classroom, two 100-seat classrooms, three technique laboratories, faculty offices, and a new student lounge.
Students: 1,039
* Mean age of 28
* 32.4% Female; 67.6% Male
* 22.8% Married
* 16.5% Have Children
* From 50 states, Puerto Rico, and 48 countries
* 4.6% African American, 0.8% American Indian, 12.9% Asian, 50.1% Caucasian, 7.4% Hispanic/Latino, 13.9% Non-reported, 5.3% Non-resident, 4.1% Other
Student:Faculty Ratio
* 10.8:1
Alumni
* 7,978 graduates practice in 50 states and 14 foreign countries.
Service
* The Health Center provides services for over 45,000 patient visits annually.
If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please request information
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