Academic Catalog

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.

Concentration Core
MTP 100Basic Massage Techniques2
MTP 102MT Fiscal Mgt/Ethical Practices2
MTP 104Structural Anatomy for Massage Therapy2
MTP 106MT Body Structure/ Function I2
MTP 108Massage Lab I4
MTP 110Massage Clinic I2
MTP 120Advanced Massage Techniques2
MTP 122Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy3
MTP 124Functional Kinesiology for Massage Therapy2
MTP 126MT Structure/Function II2
MTP 128Massage Lab II4
MTP 130Massage Clinic II2
MTP 150Externship for Massage Therapy3
General Education Core
COMM 100Fundamentals of Oral Communication3
ENG 101English Composition I3
ENG 102English Composition II3
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 electives13
Total Hours60

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