Academic Programs

Doctoral Programs

Doctor-of-Chiropractic

By diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders (via manual spinal adjustments and other approaches) Doctors of Chiropractic offer a natural approach to improving nervous system function, reducing pain, increasing mobility, and supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself.   More…

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As an SCU chiropractic student, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas that interest you most, through elective coursework paths in Sports Medicine, Functional Medicine, Chiropractic Techniques, Business, and much more.   More…

Doctor of Physical Therapy

SCU’s online-hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program provides a unique blend of remote and in-person learning, enabling students with a variety of work and life commitments to launch careers in this rapidly expanding field.   More…

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SCU’s California-based Doctor of Occupational Therapy program gives students the opportunity to enter the program with just 90+ college credits (i.e. no bachelor’s degree)—earning their doctorates and becoming OTDs in just over two years!   More…

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SCU’s Phoenix-based Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is delivered predominantly online, allowing students to earn their doctorates and advance their careers in just two years, without relocating.   More…

Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

SCU’s 100% online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) program enables licensed occupational therapists who already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree to advance their careers by becoming OTDs in just 16 months.   More…

Doctor of Whole Health Leadership

Our groundbreaking Doctor of Whole Health Leadership (DrWHL) program was developed in partnership with the architects of the VA’s seminal Whole Health initiative and with Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change, the nation’s leaders in Whole Health transformation.   More…

Doctor of Medical Science

A Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree is a post-professional doctorate for physician assistants/associates (PAs) who want to build upon their existing experiences, knowledge, and skills to expand their professional opportunities.   More…

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Developed more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (often referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine or “TCM”) is one of the world’s most time-tested, holistic healing systems.   More…