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 on Wednesday and Friday mornings during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to Tuesday and Thursdays 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 on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 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 sessions of hands-on practice. Clinic practice takes place on-site, typically on weekends or select weekdays.
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.
2024-2025 Classes in Chicago:
Fast-Track option: Classes meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to Tuesday and Thursdays 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 on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings 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 sessions of hands-on practice. Clinic practice takes place on-site, typically on weekends or select weekdays.
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.
2024-2025 Classes in Chicago:
- 9/25/24 -- fast track (full - class is closed - 10/23 is our next fast track)
- 10/2/24 -- extended track
- 10/23/24 -- fast track
- 12/4/24 -- fast track
- 12/11/24 -- extended track
- 2/12/25 -- fast track
- 2/19/25 -- extended track
- 4/23/25 -- fast track
- 4/30/25 -- extended track