Associate of Applied Science in Technology and Leadership, Massage Therapy Concentration
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology and Leadership degree with a concentration in Massage Therapy is a two-year program. By completing this program, students will be able to set and meet short-term education goals and can easily move on to achieving a four-year degree of their choice. Students gain critical-thinking, problem-solving, math and communication skills that are necessary in a Massage Therapy or related career.
When you graduate with an AAS degree you'll be well prepared to pursue a four-year degree or enter the work force. Associate degree holders typically earn more than those without any degree, plus having an associate degree on your resume shows future employers you've set goals and accomplished them.
60 Hours Total for AAS Degree with Massage Therapy Concentration
- 15 credit hours of required general education
- 32 credit hours of required massage therapy concentration
- 13 credit hours of free electives or transfer credits
Required General Education Courses (15 credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Instutionally Designated Area (IDA): Area 1 - Personal and Professional or Area 2 Critical Thinking (choose one from the following...list will grow as classes are added in this area) (3)
- INF 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- GSCI 240 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- HHP 200 Personal Wellness
- MIL 302 Soldier Health and Fitness
- PHIL 100 Critical Thinking
- COMM 306 Argumentation
- HHP 310 A Critial Thinking Approach: Consumer Health
Economics/Finance/Math: Choose one from the following: (3)
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics: Micro
- ECON 202 Principles of Economics: Macro
- FIN 205 Theory and Practice of Personal Finance
- MATH 101 Contemporary Mathematics, or MATH 110 College Algebra, MATH 250 Statistics or any approved General Education Math Course
Required Massage Therapy Concentration Courses (32 credit hours)
Fall Semester
- MTP 100 Basic Massage Techniques (2 credit hours) On-campus
- MTP 102 Fiscal Management and Ethical Practices (2 credit hours) Online
- MTP 104 Structural Anatomy for Massage Therapy (2 credit hours) Online
- MTP 106 Structure and Function of the Body I for MT (2 credit hours) Online
- MTP 108 Massage Lab I (4 credit hours) On-campus
- MTP 110 Massage Clinic I (2 credit hours) On-campus
Spring Semester
- MTP 120 Advanced Massage Techniques (2 credit hours) On-campus
- MTP 122 Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy (3 credit hours) Online
- MTP 124 Functional Kinesiology for Massage Therapy (2 credit hours) Online
- MTP 126 Structure and Function of the Body II for MT (2 credit hours) Online
- MTP 128 Massage Lab II (4 credit hours) On-campus
- MTP 130 Massage Clinic II (2 credit hours) On-campus
- MTP 150 Externship in Massage Therapy (3 credit hours) On-site
Required Free Electives or Transfer Credits (13 credit hours)
Total Credit Hours for AAS: 60
For further information, please contact Ceena Lund at cmlund2@fhsu.edu.