Class Schedule
The Diploma program is offered on a full-time (fast-track option) or part-time (extended-track option) basis.
Fast-Track option: Classes meet for 2 mornings per week during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to 2 full days per week after that, from 8:45AM to 5:05PM. Program duration is 8.5-9 months. Students are expected to allocate an additional 7-8 hours per week for homework. Students who work more than 20 hours per week may not be admitted into the fast-track program.
Extended-track: Classes meet for 2 evenings a week during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to 3 evenings per week after that, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM. Program duration is 11.5-12 months. Students are expected to allocated an additional 7 hours per week for homework.
Note: During the third month of studies, students must complete their clinic preparation and start their clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of four four-hour sessions; clinic practice consists of 125 hours of hands-on practice.
Each new group is limited to 14 students. Call 888-461-0114 to start your exciting journey or attend one of our information sessions.
New classes start monthly. Call our admissions department for our next scheduled start.
2023-2024 Classes in Chicago:
Fast-Track option: Classes meet for 2 mornings per week during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to 2 full days per week after that, from 8:45AM to 5:05PM. Program duration is 8.5-9 months. Students are expected to allocate an additional 7-8 hours per week for homework. Students who work more than 20 hours per week may not be admitted into the fast-track program.
Extended-track: Classes meet for 2 evenings a week during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to 3 evenings per week after that, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM. Program duration is 11.5-12 months. Students are expected to allocated an additional 7 hours per week for homework.
Note: During the third month of studies, students must complete their clinic preparation and start their clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of four four-hour sessions; clinic practice consists of 125 hours of hands-on practice.
Each new group is limited to 14 students. Call 888-461-0114 to start your exciting journey or attend one of our information sessions.
New classes start monthly. Call our admissions department for our next scheduled start.
2023-2024 Classes in Chicago:
- 11/29/2023 -- extended track
- 12/20/2023 -- fast track
- 1/31/2024 -- extended track
- 2/28/2024 -- fast track
- 4/10/2024 -- extended track
- 5/8/2024 -- fast track
- 6/19/2024 -- extended track
- 7/17/2024 -- fast track