Special Admission Requirements - Rolling Admission

Official Title of Major: Massage Therapy, A.A.S. (Fast Track Option)

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.IHE.MASS-THRPY

Total Credit Hours: 60

Learn more about the Massage Therapy Degree program

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 program’s Academic Chair at 410-777-7112.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must receive a minimum final grade of C in all massage therapy courses 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: ________________________________________________________________________

(*) Students must be admitted into the Massagy Therapy major to take certain MAS courses.

Prerequisite

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 100 - Introduction to Massage	1 credit hour

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 108 - The Science of Massage Therapy	4 credit hours
MAS 110 - Fundamentals of Massage Therapy  (*)	7 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 111 - Intermediate Massage Therapy  (*)	6 credit hours
MAS 117 - Kinesiology for Massage Therapists  (*)	3 credit hours
MAS 120 - Massage Therapy Clinic 1  (*)	1 credit hour

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 118 - Business for Bodyworkers  (*)	2 credit hours
MAS 119 - Massage and Bodywork Specialized Modalities  (*)	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 213 - Advanced Massage Therapy  (*)	6 credit hours
MAS 220 - Massage Therapy Clinic 2  (*)	1 credit hour
MAS 225 - Licensing Exam Prep  (*)	1 credit hour