Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic

Address

2020 Springfield Rd, Spartanburg, SC, 29316

Telephone

(800) 549-8771

Fax

(864) 599-4860

Website

http://www.sherman.edu

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Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic
Contact Info	2020 Springfield Road Spartanburg, SC 29316 800-849-8771 http://www.sherman.edu
Location
City	Spartanburg, SC
Population	38,561
Median Home Value	94,700
Crime Rate	935.4
Weather (Avg)	Low 40's - High 70's
Airport(s)	GSP Int'l, GYH
School Info
Tuition	$5926.00/quarter x 14 Q's = $82,964.00
Fees	Not Reported
Student Body Size	approx. 300
Avg Class Size	25
Teacher/Student Ratio in Lab	1:15
# classrooms	14 classrooms; 1 computer lab
Campus size (sq ft or acres)	80 acres
Campus Activities
Total # of Clubs/Student Groups	18
Sports Med Club (Y/N)	No
List of Clubs	Family Practice, Activator, Atlas Orthogonal, Christian Chiropractic, Diversified, Gonstead, Network, Pediatric, Palpation, Women in Chiropractic, Upper Cervical, World Chiropractic Alliance, SOT, Thompson, Toastmaster, Results/Pierce, WCCS, Diversity
Chiro-Games Team (Y/N)	No
Curriculum
# Total Hrs Philosophy	324
# Total Hrs Hard Science	1836
# Total Hrs Adjusting Labs	456 + 1236 in clinic
Technique Systems taught	We teach 'The Sherman System' which is a comprehensive package of analytic and adjusting tools that include Palmer, Gonstead, Thompson, Pierce and Diversified techniques.
Elective Courses available	Practice management observation, Clinical chiropractic pediatrics, Pelvic and prostrate exams, Blair X-ray Analysis, Applications of clinical radiology, senior project, Atlas orthogonal, Gonstead, Percussion instrument techniques, Pediatric adjusting technique, Blair Analysis and Adjusting technique
National Board Scores (% pass rate)
Part I - 2003	Not Reported
Part I - 2004	Not Reported
Part I - 2005	Not Reported
Part I - 2006	Not Reported
Part I - 2007	Not Reported
Part I - 2008	Not Reported
Part II - 2003	Not Reported
Part II - 2004	Not Reported
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Part II - 2006	Not Reported
Part II - 2007	Not Reported
Part II - 2008	Not Reported
Part III - 2003	Not Reported
Part III - 2004	Not Reported
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Part III - 2006	Not Reported
Part III - 2007	Not Reported
Part III - 2008	Not Reported
Part IV - 2003	Not Reported
Part IV - 2004	Not Reported
Part IV - 2005	Not Reported
Part IV - 2006	Not Reported
Part IV - 2007	Not Reported
Part IV - 2008	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2003	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2004	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2005	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2006	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2007	Not Reported
Physiotherapy - 2008	Not Reported
Physical Facilities
Gym	Yes
Swimming Pool	No
Weight Room	Yes
Track	No
Treadmill	Yes
# Computers	approx 150
computers/student ratio	1:2
# books in Library	9600
# Journal subscriptions Library	120
Café on campus	Yes
Post-Graduation
Active Alumni Services?	Yes, includes Ambassador program
5-yr loan default rate	< 2 %
10-yr loan default rate	Not Reported
Job Placement Program	Online posting of practices for sale and Associateship opportunities
Additional Programs (massage, Acc, Diplomates)	Not Reported
Add'l Info
School's Mission Statement	Mission Statement: To be the leader in bringing straight chiropractic to the world. Our mission is based upon the college's philosophy and core values, and encompasses: Education - We shall educate, graduate, and support compassionate, ethical, and successful doctors of chiropractic who excel as primary health care providers centered on vertebral subluxation. Research - We shall be the recognized leader in scholarly activity, institutional research, and clinical research centered on vertebral subluxation. Service - We shall serve humanity by providing the highest quality in chiropractic care, public education, professional partnerships, and community initiatives.
Hospital (VA) Rounds available?	No
Other OFF campus clinics (charitable, community-based, etc…)	None
Add'l useful info	Not Reported