The massage therapist certificate prepares students to work as licensed massage therapists (LMTs). As members of the healthcare community, they work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, sports medicine clinics, medical and physical therapy offices/clinics, health clubs, spas, alternative medicine clinics, counseling and rehabilitative centers, and private massage clinics. Program graduates are eligible to sit for state and national licensure exams.
To progress through the massage therapist program, you must take all MT courses in sequence and maintain a final grade of C (2.0) or better in all graded courses and an S in all clinical courses. Note: a C in MT courses is 74%.
To pass lab practical exams, you must earn at least 80%.
Pre-program activities
Career exploration:
- Interview a professional in your area of interest.
- Get a massage.
- Attend a massage therapist program information session.
- Talk with the massage therapist program faculty lead.
Action items:
- Submit your application by spring quarter for the fall start of the massage therapist program.
- Apply for financial aid.
General education requirements (15 credits)
These credits are required for certification. They may be completed before program entry or after the conclusion of the core program. It is not recommended to complete these credits during the core program course load. Meet with an academic advisor about evaluation of any previous college level courses that may satisfy your general education course requirements.
BUS 100 Business math (5 credits)
or Any college level course designated as Computation (CP) (5 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
Any CMST or CMST& course designated OC (5 credits)
You must be accepted into the massage therapist program to take the core courses:
Quarter 1 (14 credits)
MT 110 Massage therapy I (7 credits)
MT 202 Kinesiology I for massage therapists (4 credits)
MT 271 Anatomy and pathophysiology I - massage therapists (3 credits)
Career exploration:
- Join a student club and/or professional organization.
- Conduct an informational interview.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MT 105 Ethical & legal issues for massage therapists (3 credits)
MT 111 Massage therapy II (7 credits)
MT 203 Kinesiology II for massage therapists (2 credits)
MT 272 Anatomy and pathophysiology II - massage therapists (3 credits)
Career exploration:
- Attend a resume workshop.
Action items:
Quarter 3 (16 credits)
MT 112 Massage therapy III (7 credits)
MT 204 Kinesiology III for massage therapists (2 credits)
MT 205 Business applications for massage therapists (3 credits)
MT 240 Massage license preparation / career development (2 credits)
MT 250 Student clinic (2 credits)
Action items:
- Prepare for the MBLEx national exam.
- Apply for licensure after passing the national exam and receiving certificate from the massage therapist program.
