Education That Shapes Leaders
LCP – Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (Year 1)
The LCP program establishes a deep foundation in Chiropractic Philosophy, reasoning, literature analysis, and professional identity.
Students learn how to think, not what to think—sharpening skills in logic, deduction, and principled interpretation of clinical observations.
Topics Include:
- Philosophy of Innate and Educated Intelligence
- Vertebral Subluxation frameworks
- Adaptability and neurologic expression
- Deductive reasoning and analysis
- Historical and contemporary texts
- Foundations of clinical certainty
DPhCS – Diplomate in Philosophic Chiropractic Standards (Years 2–3)
The DPhCS is the profession’s highest academic achievement in Chiropractic Philosophy.
Graduates synthesize advanced philosophical content with rigorous thesis writing and defense before a panel of examiners.
Program Elements:
- Advanced philosophy presentations
- Quarterly modules
Research interpretation - Thesis writing and defense
- Professional leadership
- Clinical philosophical application
Next course dates and information—Join Us!
- Davenport, IA (Palmer Campus)
Year 1: Beginning August 2026!
Four 12-hour weekends, each with additional self-paced online coursework
2026 - 2027 Weekend Schedule
- August 1-2, 2026
- November 7-8, 2026
- March 13-14, 2027
- May 1-2, 2027
Hear it straight from some recent class members…
“The DPhCS helped me connect philosophy, science, and clinical certainty.”
“The Center’s support made our research project possible.”
“Seeing the artifacts restored reminded me of the depth of our heritage.”