Special Admission Requirements - Rolling Admission

Title of Certificate: Massage Therapy, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.IHE.MASS-THRPY

Total Credit Hours: 35

Learn More About the Massage Therapy Certificate Program

Purpose: To provide a new career path for students wishing to practice as a licensed massage therapist.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Lynne Brummitt

Additional Program Requirements

Students must receive a minimum final grade of C or better 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.

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.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

(*) Students must be admitted into the Massage Therapy major to take 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 118 - Business for Bodyworkers  (*)	2 credit hours
MAS 119 - Massage and Bodywork Specialized Modalities  (*)	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  (*)	3 credit hours
MAS 120 - Massage Therapy Clinic 1  (*)	1 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