Massage Curriculum Outline
Our Massage Therapy program offers a diverse curriculum of highly sought after courses that will prepare our graduates for the spa industry and instill confidence as they embark on their new careers. Program starting dates are in early January & July for morning programs (5 classes per week) and early April & late September for evening programs (3 classes per week).
| Introductory Level |
course hours |
| Massage Therapy I: Swedish Massage |
40 |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology I |
24 |
| Massage Therapy II: Zen & the Art of Massage |
32 |
| Hydrotherapy & Spa Techniques |
32 |
| Seated Chair Massage |
8 |
| Ethics of Touch |
16 |
| Ethics and the Law |
4 |
| Business & Professionalism I |
20 |
| Health: First Aid/CPR, HIV Awareness, & Aromatherapy |
12 |
| Intermediate Level 1 |
course hours |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology II |
28 |
| Applied Anatomy for Bodywork |
20 |
| Hand & Foot Reflexology |
20 |
| Sports Massage I: Pre- and Post-Event Massage |
8 |
| Sports Massage II: Rehabilitative Bodywork |
24 |
| Energy Healing/Reiki Level 1 |
8 |
| Crystal Healing/Chakra Balancing |
8 |
| Medical & Pathological Terminology |
8 |
| Student Experiential Practicum (part 1) |
80 |
| Intermediate Level 2 |
course hours |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology III |
24 |
| Massage Therapy III: Advanced Integrative Therapies |
32 |
| Assessment & Application of Kinesiology |
20 |
| PreNatal Massage |
16 |
| Lymph Drainage Massage |
20 |
| Japanese Full-Body Shiatsu |
36 |
| Energetic Anatomy |
16 |
| Student Experiential Practicum (part 2) |
80 |
| Professional Level |
course hours |
| Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology IV |
28 |
| Pathology |
32 |
| Craniosacral Therapy |
28 |
| Thai Yoga Massage |
24 |
| Business & Professionalism II (License Exam Prep) |
12 |
| Intermediate Clinical Applications |
140 |
| Total Program 900 Hours |
Page updated: 10/29/21
