Second U.S. Public University Adding Chiropractic

Troy University, a public institution in Alabama with a history spanning 138 years, is set to host the nation’s second Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program at a U.S. public university. The program has received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, with final accreditation pending from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Strategically located at the Dothan campus due to its proximity to states like Georgia and Florida, the program aims to serve a wide regional student base. The inaugural class of DC students is expected to commence instruction in the fall of 2027. This initiative is described as a historic and transformative decision for healthcare in Alabama and the Southeast. Crucially, the program is designed to directly address Alabama’s critical shortage of healthcare providers, particularly in rural communities, by training new chiropractic providers committed to local community service. The DC program will be integrated into the university’s College of Health Sciences, joining related majors such as nursing, exercise physiology, and athletic training.