Applied Technology | Associate of Applied Science: Technology and Leadership (Massage Therapy)
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technology and Leadership (AAS) 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| MTP 100 | Basic Massage Techniques | 2 |
| MTP 102 | MT Fiscal Mgt/Ethical Practices | 2 |
| MTP 104 | Structural Anatomy for Massage Therapy | 2 |
| MTP 106 | MT Body Structure/ Function I | 2 |
| MTP 108 | Massage Lab I | 4 |
| MTP 110 | Massage Clinic I | 2 |
| MTP 120 | Advanced Massage Techniques | 2 |
| MTP 122 | Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy | 3 |
| MTP 124 | Functional Kinesiology for Massage Therapy | 2 |
| MTP 126 | MT Structure/Function II | 2 |
| MTP 128 | Massage Lab II | 4 |
| MTP 130 | Massage Clinic II | 2 |
| MTP 150 | Externship for Massage Therapy | 3 |
| General Education Core | ||
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Personal Finance | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics with Review | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra with Review | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Elements of Statistics with Review | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Select three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | ||
| Business Communication for Professional Development | ||
| Principles of Personal Finance | ||
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) One | ||
| Personal Wellness | ||
| Introduction to the Digital Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Holistic Health and Fitness | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking | ||
| Argumentation | ||
| A Critical Thinking Approach: Consumer Health | ||
| Historical Roots of Contemporary Issues | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Critical Thinking for Scientists | ||
| Thinking Critically About Society | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Select 13 credits of free electives | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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