Massage Therapy, AS (MASG-AS)
The Massage Therapy major entails 39 credits of specific Course requirements for Massage Therapy. These courses include hand-on practicum classes, Anatomy & Physiology, two pathology classes, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Kinesiology, Massage Theory class and Business/ Ethics. In addition, students are required to take 21-25 credits of General Education Core requirements to obtain the Associate in Science for Massage Therapy. Students perform 100 hours of hands-on in the student massage clinic. Massage therapists work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: self-employment, day spas, massage clinics, chiropractic offices, and hospital settings. Massage therapy techniques may also vary from relaxation to sports and rehabilitation.
Courses
- CCS1001 — College & Career Success
- ENG1010 — Composition
- MASG1001 — Massage Theory and Practice
- MASG1004 — Massage Therapy I
- MASG1016 — Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
- MASG1022 — Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- MASG1033 — Pathology I
- MASG1070 — Massage and Business Ethics
- MASG1104 — Massage Therapy II
- MASG2004 — Massage Therapy III
- MASG2022 — Kinesiology
- MASG2033 — Pathology II
- MASG2090 — Massage Therapy Capstone Seminar
- MASG2095 — Clinical Internship