Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is made up of people who all want the same thing – to make a real difference in healthcare and the lives of others. We provide a balanced approach to chiropractic and the health sciences. CUKC fosters a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are tightly bonded by a shared passion for wellness and to help each other succeed.
CUKC offers a 10-trimester Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree that students can complete in just under three and a half years through the College of Chiropractic. In our chiropractic program, we offer flexible training in many different techniques. And CUKC isn’t just about chiropractic.
We offer a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (M.S.E.P.), a Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion (M.S.H.E.P.), and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Biology. The B.S. in Human Biology is also an accelerated program with the potential for completing a four-year degree in three years.
Interested in the science of how the body moves and studying how exercise supports healthy living, improves performance, and prevents disease? CUKC offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Science and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Exercise Physiology.
For students wanting to pursue a career in allied health like nursing, physical therapy assistant, radiologic technologist, and other areas of healthcare, CUKC offers an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biological Sciences. With its accelerated pre-allied health science courses, you can complete these classes in just eight months and complete the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Biological Sciences in 18 months.
The CUKC Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The degree program prepares students for certification and licensure in one of the top healthcare support jobs in the country.
Another option is the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree program. It ensures that graduates have met the educational requirements necessary for certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Ask one of our admissions advisors for more information about these exciting new programs.
Online healthcare degrees are a convenient option for students with busy lives. At CUKC, we offer our Master of Health Education and Promotion program 100% online.
Call Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions at (800) 467-2252 with any questions to schedule a campus tour or request an information packet.
The Success Strategies program provides our students and graduates with the skills and services they need to succeed in the real world of private practice. These include:
At Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), your healthcare education starts with real healthcare experiences. When you’re a CUKC chiropractic student, true hands-on exposure begins in your very first trimester. Our technique courses are the backbone of the chiropractic curriculum, and patient care is at its heart.
Cleveland University-Kansas City students are educated not only to manage conditions but also to care for people. They focus on medical techniques and make recommendations about exercise, diet, and lifestyle. Our healthcare curriculum strikes a balance between wellness, philosophy, science, tradition, and innovation.
The University’s Chiropractic Health Center is a primary source of healthcare for many people in the Kansas City area. With thousands of patient visits each year, you will benefit from a wealth of clinical experiences. You can also participate in programs at the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Kansas City CARE Clinic, one of the largest community health clinics in the country.
These programs provide real-world healthcare experience while you’re still in school. Following graduation, you can work side-by-side with a field doctor in our nationwide preceptorship program.
For more than nine decades, the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City has been the place to learn the science, philosophy, and art of chiropractic. More than one in every 10 chiropractors practicing in North America is a College of Chiropractic graduate. CUKC is the only chiropractic college continuing under the leadership of a founding family member.
