Planner for Massage Therapy (A.A.S.)
Special Admission Requirements - Rolling Admission
Title of Major: Massage Therapy, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.IHE.MASS-THRPY
Total Credit Hours: 60
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Purpose: To provide a new career path for students wishing to practice as a licensed massage therapist.
AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.
Range of Occupations
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Additional Program Requirements
Students must receive a minimum final grade of C in all massage therapy courses and in BIO 230, BIO 231-BIO 232 or BIO 233-BIO 234, in order to progress in the sequence of massage courses.
Students enrolled in the massage therapy course sequence are required to comply with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Code of Ethics.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Lynne Brummitt
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Computer Technology GER |
4 credit hours | ||
| MAS 100-Introduction to Massage | 1 credit hour | ||
| BIO 230-Structure and Function of the Human Body This course meets a General Education Requirement while simultaneously meeting a Program Requirement for this degree. This course is required for Fast Track students. |
4 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grades |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective (must have 60 credits for graduation)  |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAS 110-Fundamentals of Massage Therapy |
7 credit hours | ||
| MDA 113-Medical Terminology | 3 credit hours | ||
| PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| MAS 111-Intermediate Massage Therapy |
6 credit hours | ||
| MAS 117-Kinesiology for Massage Therapists |
4 credit hours | ||
| MAS 118-Business for Bodyworkers | 2 credit hours | ||
| MAS 120-Massage Therapy Clinic 1 |
1 credit hour | ||
| EMT 104-Emergency Medical Responder | 3 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
Arts & Humanities GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAS 113-Advanced Massage Therapy |
6 credit hours | ||
| MAS 121-Massage Therapy Clinic 2 |
1 credit hour | ||
SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology  |
3 credit hours |
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