COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE DEGREE PROGRAM

• MAS-100 - Introduction to Massage                                        
• General Education. Arts/Humanities Elective      
• General Education Mathematics   
• General Education Computer Technology
• Physical Education Elective
  
• ENG-111-112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1,2   Or
• ENG-115-116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature for Nonnative Speakers 1,2   Or
• ENG-121 - Composition and Literature ***
• BIO-230 - Structure and Function of the Human Body*,**
• MAS-110 - Swedish Massage   
• MDA-113 - Medical Terminology      
• ENG-112 - Composition & Introduction to Literature   
  
• EMT-104 - First Responder   Or
• HEA-150 - First Aid & Safety
• MAS-111 - Deep Tissue Massage     
• BIO-135 - Principles of Nutrition                      
• MAS-113 - Advanced Massage Techniques        
• MAS-117 - Kinesiology for Massage Therapists
• MAS - 118 - Business for Bodyworkers
  
• PSY-111 - Introduction to Psychology
• SOC-111 - Introduction to Sociology               

Total Credit Hours    60 ***

*The BIO-231/232 or BIO-233/234 sequence with a “C” or better are an option if students prefer to take them in lieu of passing BIO-230 with a C or better.

**Please contact the program coordinator for math eligibility requirements.

***Successful completion of ENG-121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirement. Students who take ENG-121 and not ENG-111-112 may need to take an additional elective course to ensure that they complete a minimum of 60 credits, which are required for the award of an associate degree. These credit hours must be chosen with the approval of the department chair or program coordinator.

Students receiving a Degree in Therapeutic Massage will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCBTM) Exams.  Having passed either exam, they also satisfy the State of Maryland’s requirements to become either a Licensed Massage Therapist(LMT) or a Registered Massage Practitioner (RMP).

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