Troy University has achieved a groundbreaking accomplishment in higher education and healthcare training. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted approval for the University’s new Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program.

This regional accreditation milestone completes the necessary approvals following the earlier green light from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) in September 2025, allowing Troy University to officially launch this innovative doctoral offering.

“This historic achievement represents Troy University’s continued commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare education,” said Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Chancellor of Troy University. “The program not only breaks new ground but also addresses critical needs by training the next generation of chiropractors dedicated to serving their communities.”

A Pioneer in Public Chiropractic Education

Troy University now stands as the second public university in the United States to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program—the first public university in the South to do so. This distinction highlights TROY’s leadership in making high-quality, affordable doctoral education more accessible.

“Becoming the first public university in the South to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program positions Troy University as a leader in expanding access to this vital profession,” said Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost.

The program will be housed within the College of Health Sciences at Troy University’s Dothan Campus, strategically selected for its central position in the Wiregrass region and existing health sciences infrastructure.

“Receiving final SACSCOC approval is a defining moment for Troy University and for the future of healthcare education in our region,” said Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Looking Ahead: Launch and Impact

The Doctor of Chiropractic program will welcome its inaugural cohort in Fall 2027, emphasizing evidence-based practices, clinical skills, and community-focused service.

“Housing the program at our Dothan Campus allows us to build on an established health sciences foundation while directly serving the needs of the Wiregrass region,” said Dr. LaGary Carter, Dean of College of Health Sciences. “Students will benefit from hands-on, interprofessional training experiences that prepare them to enter practice ready to make an immediate impact in the communities that need them most.”

“This program is about opportunity. We are creating an affordable, high-quality pathway for students to enter a growing healthcare profession while helping address critical workforce and access-to-care needs across Alabama and the Southeast,” Carter said.

For more information about the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Troy University, visit the official program page.