Massage Therapy - Schoolcraft College

Massage Therapy from Schoolcraft College is a Campus Associate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Massage therapy is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of increased circulation of blood and lymph, pain reduction, relaxation and restoration of health and well being of the client. The Massage Therapy Program is designed to prepare an individual in the field of soft tissue manipulation and is taught from a clinical perspective. Massage therapists may be employed in a private practice, a spa, or a variety of health care settings including hospitals and managed care centers, rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics and group and private practices. The Massage Therapy Associate Degree is offered to meet the expanding needs of both the allied and complementary health care systems. Those students who are interested in additional education and wish to enter either field with a broad background and the ability to work with a diverse group of clients and practitioners will do well to add the general education courses. This associate degree program integrates traditional and non-traditional knowledge bases regarding massage therapy and bodywork. Course work includes six semesters of anatomy and physiology, a variety of massage and bodywork techniques and practices, and general education courses. Massage therapists who attain this degree may also plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in a health or medical program, or an individualized area of study. All courses are not offered each semester. Students should work with the Counseling Center to set up a schedule that will work for them. Students who successfully complete all College Requirements qualify for an Associate in Applied Science Degree . The massage therapy program is dedicated to advancing the science and art of massage therapy. FIRST YEAR Fall Semester MAS 101 Theory and Fundamentals of Massage Therapy. . . . 2 MAS 102 Basic Massage Applications. . . 6 MAS 103 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. . . . . . 4 12 Winter Semester MAS 104 Intermediate Massage Applications. . . . . . . . . 5 MAS 109 Systems of Support and Movement. . . . . . . . 5 MAS 110 Massage Therapy Student Clinic. . . . . . . . . . 2 12 Spring/Summer Session MAS 106 Palpatory and Assessment Skills. . . . . . . . . . 3.5 MAS 107 Organ Systems Anatomy and Physiology. . . . . . . 4 MAS 111 Massage Therapy Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 10.5 SECOND YE AR Fall Semester ENG 100 Communication Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CIS 120 Software Applications. . . . . . . . 3 BIOL 101 General Biology. . . . . . . . . . 4 POLS 105 Survey of American Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 13 Winter Semester ENG 116 Technical Writing. . . 3 MATH 111 Applications?Utility of Math . . . 4 HUM 106 Introduction to Art and Music. . . . 1 BIOL 236* Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . 5 13 Spring/Summer Session PSYCH 153 Human Relations. . . 3 PROGRAM TOTAL 63.5 CREDITS View more details on Schoolcraft College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.