Massage Therapy | Associate of General Studies (Massage Therapy Program Emphasis)
The Associate degree in General Studies (AGS) with an emphasis in Massage Therapy is a two-year program. By completing this program, students will be able to set and meet short-term education goals and can easily move on to achieving a four-year degree of their choice. Students gain critical-thinking, problem-solving, math and communication skills that are necessary in a Massage Therapy or related career.
When you graduate with an AGS degree you'll be well prepared to pursue a four-year degree or enter the work force. Associate degree holders typically earn more than those without any degree, plus having an associate degree on your resume shows future employers you've set goals and accomplished them.
Students who earn the AGS degree with an emphasis in Massage Therapy receive the value-added bonus of concurrently earning the Massage Therapy Certificate.
General Education Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Studies | ||
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| INF 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| or MATH 110 | College Algebra | |
| Liberal Arts | ||
| International Studies. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Literature and the Human Experience | ||
| World Geography | ||
| Modern World Civilization | ||
| Distribution. Select 18 credits of Distribution courses 1 | 18 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following (no more than one course in each area): | 6 | |
Art | ||
| Fundamentals and Appreciation of Art | ||
| Survey of Art History I | ||
| Approaches to Creativity | ||
Communication Studies | ||
| Introduction to Motion Pictures | ||
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | ||
English | ||
| World Literature and the Human Experience | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Literature Matters | ||
Modern Languages | ||
Beginning 1 or 2 course(s) in any language 2 | ||
| Great Works in Translation | ||
Multiculturalism | ||
| Diversity in the United States | ||
Music | ||
| Listening to Music | ||
| Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following (no more than one course in each area): | 6 | |
Biological Sciences | ||
| Human Biology 3 | ||
| Laboratory Experiences in Biology | ||
| Humans and the Environment 3 | ||
| Human Heredity 3 | ||
Chemistry | ||
| The Chemist's View of the World | ||
| Introduction to the Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I 4 | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II 4 | ||
Geosciences | ||
| Exploring Earth 3 | ||
| Earth and Environmental Systems | ||
| Exploring Earth Laboratory | ||
| Humans, Rocks, and the Environment 3 | ||
Mathematics and Computer Science | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Calculus Methods | ||
Physics | ||
| Physical Science | ||
| Physical Science Laboratory | ||
| Elementary Meteorology 3 | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select 6 credits of the following (no more than one course in each area): | 6 | |
Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Personal Finance | ||
History | ||
| World Civilization to 1500 | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States History Since 1877 | ||
Multiculturalism | ||
| Diversity in the United States | ||
Political Science | ||
| American Government | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Current Political Issues | ||
Psychology | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
Sociology | ||
| Understanding Society: Introductory Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Sociology of the Family in America | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits of free electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
- 1
Course areas used to complete requirements under International Studies allow a student to take only 1 additional course in that area under distribution for General Education credit.
- 2
May not be used as General Education for students earning the B.A. degree.
- 3
Course can be completed with optional 1 hr lab.
- 4
Course fulfills 1 hr lab requirement.
Certificate Requirements
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MTP 100 | Basic Massage Techniques (On-Campus) | 2 |
| MTP 102 | MT Fiscal Mgt/Ethical Practices (VA: Virtual) | 2 |
| MTP 104 | Structural Anatomy for Massage Therapy (VA: Virtual) | 2 |
| MTP 106 | MT Body Structure/ Function I (VA: Virtual) | 2 |
| MTP 108 | Massage Lab I (On-Campus) | 4 |
| MTP 110 | Massage Clinic I (On-Campus) | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTP 120 | Advanced Massage Techniques (On-campus) | 2 |
| MTP 122 | Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy (VA: Virtual) | 3 |
| MTP 124 | Functional Kinesiology for Massage Therapy (VA: Virtual) | 2 |
| MTP 126 | MT Structure/Function II (VA: Virtual) | 2 |
| MTP 128 | Massage Lab II (On-campus) | 4 |
| MTP 130 | Massage Clinic II (On-campus) | 2 |
| MTP 150 | Externship for Massage Therapy (On-site) | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Degree Requirements
All associate degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 15 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
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