OpenFieldCleveland University-Kansas City
Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is an acclaimed private university in Overland Park, Kansas, recognized for over a century of leadership in chiropractic education, clinical rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and biomedical sciences.
Academic overview & excellence
CUKC's flagship Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program is nationally accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). The university operates an on-campus public health centre providing extensive clinical patient internships, diagnostic imaging, and interprofessional sports rehabilitation.
Research admissions & criteria
Doctor of Chiropractic admission requires at least 90 semester undergraduate credits, including 24 credits in life/physical sciences with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Master of Science and occupational therapy assistant degrees require relevant undergraduate prerequisites and admissions interviews.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
CUKC Chiropractic Founders Centennial Scholarship
Centennial scholarship honoring academic distinction and demonstrated dedication to conservative, non-invasive chiropractic patient care.
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Degree Program
CCE-accredited professional doctorate preparing doctors for licensure through rigorous gross anatomy dissection, neuromusculoskeletal diagnostics, and clinical patient internships.
Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion (MSHEP)
Flexible 36-credit online graduate degree preparing health educators for CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) national credentialing.
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (Accelerated D.C. Pathway)
Integrated pre-professional bachelor's program allowing concurrent completion of BS and Doctor of Chiropractic degree requirements in under 6 years.
CUKC Chiropractic Health Center Clinical Internship Residency
Over 1,000 hours of direct patient care internship in the on-campus public health centre and Veterans Affairs medical outreach clinics.
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
JRCERT-accredited clinical associate degree preparing diagnostic radiographers for ARRT national certification and hospital imaging employment.
Sports Rehabilitation & Biomechanics Research Fellowship
Advanced clinical research fellowship investigating motion capture spinal biomechanics, athletic recovery protocols, and neuromuscular rehabilitation.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III
President & Fourth-Generation Doctor of Chiropractic · Executive Office & Faculty of Chiropractic Sciences
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III is President & Fourth-Generation Doctor of Chiropractic in the Executive Office & Faculty of Chiropractic Sciences at Cleveland University-Kansas City, conducting advanced research in Chiropractic History, Spinal Biomechanics, Health Policy & Preventive Care.
Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Health Sciences · School of Health Sciences
Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis is Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Health Sciences in the School of Health Sciences at Cleveland University-Kansas City, conducting advanced research in Health Professions Education, Interprofessional Clinical Practice, Diagnostic Imaging Quality.
Dr. Mark T. Pfefer
Director of Research & Professor of Clinical Sciences · Department of Clinical Research
Dr. Mark T. Pfefer is Director of Research & Professor of Clinical Sciences in the Department of Clinical Research at Cleveland University-Kansas City, conducting advanced research in Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnostics, Evidence-Based Manual Therapies, Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Cleveland University-Kansas City.