Massage Therapy - Academic Certificate (6013)
Division: Social Sciences Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (7 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (3) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (4) | ||
| BIO 121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Major Requirements (32 Credits) | ||
| BIO 122 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HSC 109 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 151 | Massage Theory & Prac. I | 4 |
| HSC 152 | Massage Theory & Prac. II | 3 |
| HSC 153 | Massage Theory & Prac. III | 4 |
| HSC 155 | Prof. Deve. in Massage Ther. I | 2 |
| HSC 156 | Prof. Dev. Mass. Therapy II | 3 |
| HSC 160 | Massage Ther. Practicum I | 2 |
| HSC 161 | Massage Ther. Practicum II | 3 |
| HSC 165 | Self-Care for the Massage Ther | 1 |
| BUS 101 | Business Organization & Mgmt | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II Managerial, HST 131 Latin American History I, MTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Upon Completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Take National Certification Examination to become certified as a professional massage therapist;
- Be licensed by State of New Jersey as a Massage Therapist;
- Demonstrate Shiatsu and Swedish massage;
- Work with general population as well as special populations like athletes, pregnant clients, and geriatric clients to build and maintain health;
- Demonstrate massage techniques used in medical settings to assist in the healing process;
- Develop a vision of the ideal business plan and identify steps to achieve it; and
- Prepare client records as well as financial records for success in business practice.