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. Students have the option of completing clinic at our Chicago location or at our Tinley park location, 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 Schedule in Tinley Park
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. Students have the option of completing clinic at our Chicago location or at our Tinley park location, 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 Schedule in Tinley Park
- 10/2/24 -- extended track
- 12/11/24 -- fast track
- 12/11/24 - extended track
- 1/15/25 -- fast track
- 2/19/25 - extended track
- 3/26/25 -- fast track
- 4/30/26 -- extended track