Therapeutic Massage, AAS

The Therapeutic Massage program is a cooperative effort between St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage (Lakewood). The program combines occupational-specific courses at Lakewood and general education courses with the required competencies for graduation from SC4. Students must complete the graduation requirements at Lakewood and successfully complete an additional 36 credits. A minimum of 18 credits must be completed at SC4.

Note: It is also highly recommended that graduates of this program also complete the national certification examination offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

When students complete this program, they will be able to:

1. integrate college level competencies into their professional practice in therapeutic massage.

2. apply business principles into their professional practice in therapeutic massage.

3. incorporate psychosocial aspects of care in their professional practice in therapeutic massage.

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Semester - 17 Credit/18 Contact Hours

BIO 271 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
CIS 115 - Microcomputer Applications 4 credits *
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits
HE 107 - Stress Management and Neuromuscular Relaxation 2 credits
HE 112 - Medical Law and Ethics for the Allied Health Professional 1 credit
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology 3 credits

2nd Semester - 19 Credit/20 Contact Hours

BIO 272 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
BUS 158 - Business Math 4 credits **
BUS 225 - Business Communications 4 credits
HE 205 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3 credits
PSY 180 - Introduction to Psychology 4 credits

Additional Requirements - 25 Credit Hours

***Transfer of 25 credits from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is available through a formal articulation agreement with St. Clair County Community College.

61 Total Credit/63 Total Contact Hours

* or CIS 200 Spreadsheets

** or MTH 110 or MTH 112 or higher.

*** Articulated credit is awarded to students who have graduated from Lakewood. Students MUST have an official transcript mailed to the Registrar. Credit awarded is only applicable to the Therapeutic Massage associate degree program at SC4 and will be added after the student has completed the program requirements.