"The FSTTs are tools for our students to take advantage of and realize early on where they need to develop,” said Dr. McCallum. “They help students create good habits early on in their adjusting careers, which will make them better adjusters as future chiropractors. This tool has the ability to give students the confidence they need to deliver the best care through proper, effective adjustments.”

“Not every chiropractic school or program can show quantitative data showing the students how they’re doing,” said Dr. McCallum. “FSTT shows the students how they have improved from when they initially started adjusting. This helps guide and springboard them in identifying what style of adjusting works for them, and ways to tweak their adjustments in order to gain more speed, force, etc., to become as effective as possible.”

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The evidence-based, whole-person approach to practice and ensures graduates gain essential clinical chiropractic skills and readiness for individual or group practice and participation in integrative settings or teams.

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Specialize your academic experience with 22 credits of electives that include courses in Sports Medicine, Eastern Medicine, Functional Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, and more.

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Discover real-world insights from faculty currently practicing chiropractic care who are connected to the field beyond a theoretical and academic perspective.

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After your first clinical term, you can expand your clinical experience to partner health centers, private practice rotations, and Veterans’ Health Administration (VA) hospital.

Advanced Learning Technologies

The student body at SCU is unique. Everyone is open-minded and willing to talk to you and help you out. I love that I have found my main group of friends who have become my life support. I am also in numerous clubs, which have helped with networking and support; a great community to be a part of.

Katie Sakamoto, DC

Jordan Vega, DC

Some of my favorite courses at SCU have to be the chiropractic procedure classes; those are the classes you get to hone your chiro skills and palpation skills and ultimately work on the adjustments that make you a chiropractor. Those are the classes I feel enhance my knowledge the most and are some of the reasons I chose to become a chiropractor here 
are SCU.

Eleeza Owens, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic faculty, Dr. Sermeno, ensures you understand [the material] to the best of your ability. If he is presenting in a way you do not understand, he will present it differently so you can understand. I appreciate that. He is also in practice and brings that knowledge to the classroom, so we have an idea of what is happening in clinics and have real-life examples to learn from.

Does SCU offer Financial Aid or Scholarships?

How long is the Doctor of Chiropractic program?

What is the Median Salary for Chiropractors? 

What is the Doctor of Chiropractic program tuition?

Yes, SCU offers various financial aid and scholarship options to support your education. These include federal and private student loans, scholarships, grants, Cal Grants (for undergraduates), and the Federal Work Study program, offering valuable funding opportunities.

The Doctor of Chiropractic program spans a manageable 3 years and 4 months. This timeframe allows for a comprehensive education without feeling overly extensive, ensuring a balanced learning experience.

Our Doctor of Chiropractic program offers competitive tuition rates. Additionally, we provide various avenues for financial aid, including merit-based scholarships, ensuring accessible education for our students.

The median salary for chiropractors in the Los Angeles area stands at an impressive $179,327*. This reflects a rewarding potential for graduates entering the field.

Doctor of Chiropractic faculty, Dr. Sermeno, ensures you understand [the material] to the best of your ability. If he is presenting in a way you do not understand, he will present it differently so you can understand. I appreciate that. He is also in practice and brings that knowledge to the classroom, so we have an idea of what is happening in clinics and have real-life examples to learn from.

Eleeza Owens, DC

Some of my favorite courses at SCU have to be the chiropractic procedure classes; those are the classes you get to hone your chiro skills and palpation skills and ultimately work on the adjustments that make you a chiropractor. Those are the classes I feel enhance my knowledge the most and are some of the reasons I chose to become a chiropractor here 
are SCU.

Jordan Vega, DC

Katie Sakamoto, DC

The student body at SCU is unique. Everyone is open-minded and willing to talk to you and help you out. I love that I have found my main group of friends who have become my life support. I am also in numerous clubs, which have helped with networking and support; a great community to be a part of.