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Therapeutic Massage -- Associate of Applied Science
Graduation Checksheet (MS Word) Learn techniques to alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and promote healing through therapeutic massage. Program includes clinical practice in a professional atmosphere and prepares students for the national massage and bodywork exam and state licensure. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays. Before you can enroll, you must complete certain requirements. What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a massage therapist in a variety of health, wellness and medical facilities, on cruise ships or as a private practitioner. Academic Options: Some required general education credits transfer to a 4-year university. Locations: Northwest Campus Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-2264, Lead Faculty: 206-2263 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select a course to fulfill the C or G requirement. ** | | Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses | | Humanities, Social Sciences Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts or Leadership/Ethics category | 2 | | Computer and Information Literacy Requirement: CSA 100 or 101 are recommended | 1-3 | | Subtotal | 3-5 | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | Required Core Courses | | BIO 160IN | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | | WED 110 | Introduction to Complimentary & Alternative Medicines | 3 | | WED 111 | Self Care for Personal Wellness | 2 | | TMA 101 | Introduction to Massage Therapy | 3 | | TMA 120 | Professionalism and Ethics for Massage Therapists | 1 | | TMA 122 | Business Management for Massage and Bodywork Practitioners | 1 | | TMA 201IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice I | 6 | | TMA 202IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice II | 6 | | TMA 202LC | Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab II | 1 | | TMA 203IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice III | 6 | | TMA 203LC | Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab III | 1 | | TMA 209 | Introduction to Pathology | 2 | | TMA 210 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 | | TMA 212 | Pathology for Massage and Bodywork | 1 | | TMA 290LC | Therapeutic Massage Clinical | 3 | | TMA 291 | Internship in Therapeutic Massage | 1 | | Subtotal | 44 | | Required Support Courses | | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | | ACC 100 | Practical Accounting Procedures | 3 | | MGT 124 | Small Business Management | 3 | | WRT 101 | Writing I | 3 | | WRT 102 | Writing II | 3 | | or SPE 120 | Business and Professional Communication | | | MAT 122 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 | | Subtotal | 19 | | Total | 66-68 |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Communication - WRT 101 and either WRT 102 or SPE 120; Analysis and Critical Thinking - BIO 160IN and MAT 122; Humanities, Social Sciences, Leadership and Ethics - PSY 101 fulfills 4 credits in the Social Science category.
** In the general education categories, select courses so that one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).
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