Curriculum Standards

Curriculum Standards


Required Courses
There are some scheduling differences between the September and January options.
* Some of these classes may be held on week­ends or at times other than the regular schedule.
** See Graduation Requirements, transfer credit only.
Please note that required practical hours outside classes include log hours, case studies, and professional massages. Specific concentrations may require additional outside hours.
Required Courses Total Hours Hours Lecture Hours Practical
Introduction 6 6
SCIENCE & MUSCLE COURSES
Anatomy 57 43 14
Physiology 57 57
Pathology 40 40
Kinesiology 45 30 15
Maniken® Muscles 12 12
MASSAGE & RELATED COURSES
* Therapeutic Massage (includes Pregnancy Massage, Elder Massage, & Children’s Massage) 177 24 153
Sports Massage 24 6 18
* Centering Techniques 6 6
Self Care & Professional Development 9 6 3
* Clinic (total of 10 days) 71 1 70
* Deep Tissue 36 10 26
* Static & Motion Analysis 12 6 6
* Introduction to Acupressure 6 1 5
* Intro. to Reflexology 6 2 4
Intro. to CranioSacral 6 3 3
Hydrotherapy 12 4 8
* Oncology Massage 9 3 6
Chronic Pain 3 3
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
* Business Design 12 12
* Business Panel and Integrating Business 3 3
The Art of Public Presentation 3 3
* Ethics 9 9
TOTAL HOURS 621 272 349

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