Doctor of Chiropractic degree

Would you like to specialize in extremity management and set yourself apart from your colleagues in the treatment of athletes?

As part of your Doctor of Chiropractic degree at NWHSU, you can pursue our Sports Emphasis and receive the training you need to provide this level of care.

During your internship as part of the Sports Emphasis, you will learn alongside Dr. Andrew Klein, director of the Human Performance Center and International Sports Chiropractic Federation (FICS) Education Chair. Gain valuable experience as you study under the accomplished fellows in the Human Performance Center while working with high school athletes and high-performance teams like: Minnesota Vixen, Minnesota Freeze, USA Tug of War, NFL alumni, James Ballentine VFW Post 246, Minnesota Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Crossfit, Minnesota Vipers, Cougars Ultimate Frisbee, Drag n Thrust Ultimate Frisbee, and Minnesota Star Power Ultimate Frisbee.

Get real-world education from leaders in your field. You’ll apply learned classroom material in our public and student clinics, assisting healthcare practitioners in treating clinic patients. Students at NWHSU receive 2–3 times the hands-on experience required for board certification.

Our university is centered around setting you up for professional success. Graduating from NWHSU prepares you to work in a clinic, for an organization, or open your own practice. You get a practical health sciences education from people working in the fastest-growing fields of health care. You’ll be ready to help it grow from day one.

You can expand your credentials and gain a competitive edge beyond your chosen field. We train the next generation of healers – massage therapists, acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners, nutrition experts and chiropractic – right here, all in one place. You will study alongside like-minded students in various healthcare disciplines as you learn. Studying with fellow healers-to-be prepares you for a collaborative approach that is becoming increasingly common in hospitals, medical clinics, chiropractic offices and other healthcare facilities.

ou have a passion for healing. You have a desire to help people live better. You feel called to serve others. You want a future doing work that matters. That’s your passion. Ours is helping you apply your knowledge with empathy and care that puts people first. We’re here to help you transform your passion into a profession.