University of Akron students interested in chiropractic medicine will have a new opportunity to complete their bachelor and doctorate degrees in less time as part of the Advanced Scholar Program. National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has partnered with The University of Akron to allow students to complete both undergraduate and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees in as little as seven years. 

The Advanced Scholars Program is a joint recruitment and dual admission effort that creates a coordinated curriculum specifically for exceptional students who maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher at The University of Akron. Students have the option of enrolling in the chiropractic program at NUHS’s Illinois campus or Florida site. 

“The Advanced Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for University of Akron students to transition into the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program, while saving them significant time and money,” said Daniel Strauss, D.C., dean of National University’s College of Professional Studies-Florida. “With this program, motivated students are able to progress towards their career goals at an accelerated rate and start helping patients sooner.” 

In the Pre-Chiropractic Program at The University of Akron, qualified students will complete three years of undergraduate study, or a minimum of 90 semester credits, leading toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher can then start the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program at NUHS. After satisfactory completion of all coursework in the first three trimesters or their first year at NUHS, they will earn a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Akron.  

“This collaboration between The University of Akron and National University of Health Sciences not only optimizes students’ time and financial investments, but also unlocks unprecedented opportunities for interdisciplinary excellence in the dynamic landscape of health care education,” said Kristine Kraft, D.C., University of Akron interim director for School of Allied Health, who is also an NUHS graduate. “We are pleased to add an accelerated pathway to the Doctor of Chiropractic to our menu of offerings to UA’s healthcare administration students.”  

NUHS has created similar Advanced Scholars Programs with St. Petersburg College, Aurora University, Ball State University, Elmhurst College and South Dakota State University. Collaboration agreements with other area schools are also in progress. 

For more information or to apply to the Advanced Scholars Program visit The University of Akron website or National University of Health Sciences website.