Massage Therapy
Degrees and Certificates
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Massage Therapy, Certificate
Classes
MASS101W: Swedish Massage I
MASS104W: Massage Business Practices
MASS106W: Oriental Theory
Based on Oriental thought and bodywork practices, Oriental Therapy introduces the theory, practice, and locations of structured touch, including the twelve organ meridians and the five elements. Students also learn about energy in its various forms.
MASS108W: Spa Techniques
MASS110W: Swedish Massage II
MASS122W: Musculo-Skeletal Studies
MASS125W: Pathology for the Massage Therapist
In Pathology for the Massage Therapist, students learn about the pathological conditions of the musculo-skeletal system and joints, as well as the pathological conditions of each anatomical system. The course covers communicable diseases and hygiene, as well as indication and contraindications of massage.
MASS135W: Deep Tissue Massage
MASS201W: Kinesiology
MASS212W: Special Populations Massage
MASS230W: Clinical Internship I
Clinical Internship I, combined with MASS235W, fulfills the State of NH's requirement that students have 125 hours of hands-on experience in approved programs of massage therapy. Students must arrange for their own massage sessions (schedule and clients). Forty-five of those hours are to be completed in this internship. Students must fully document their independent work under the supervision of a Licensed Massage Therapist and must have the Internship Coordinator's approval.
MASS240W: Clinical Internship II
Clinical Internship II, combined with MASS230W, fulfills the State of NH's requirement that students have 125 hours of hands-on experience in approved programs of massage therapy. Students must arrange for their own massage sessions (schedule and clients). Eighty of those hours are to be completed in this internship. Students must fully document their independent work under the supervision of a Licensed Massage Therapist and must have the Internship Coordinator's approval.