Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy integrates sciences related to the human body with additional massage therapy theories and applications. Students develop skills in business and advanced massage techniques while serving the community.

The Associate of Applied Science includes the Massage Therapy Two-Year Certificate of Completion, which qualifies students to sit for licensing exams the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists requires. The degree builds skills for graduates who typically have completed the certificate and are working as licensed massage therapists.

Students have two opportunities to enter the program each year: a Fall term day program and a Spring term evening program. Students may take certain program and/or non-massage therapy courses any time before enrollment into the program or during enrollment in the program. 

The program is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Implement a wide variety of specialty skills related to massage therapy.
2. Exhibit characteristics of guidelines for a professional business practice.
3. Conduct client assessment, reassessment, and treatment planning.
4. Describe the benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue.
5. Use professional communication skills with clients and peers.

Entrance Requirements

Required:

• Completion of MTH 015 Basic Mathematics or higher or minimum placement Math Level 7
• Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II or higher or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7

Recommended:

• BI 105 Essentials of Human Biology or BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Other Entrance Requirements

Required:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED

Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)

Material Costs

• Massage table: $300 to $500

Enrollment Fees

• $17 per credit for most first-year LMT courses (goes toward student exam and licensing cost)
• $25 per credit for all other LMT courses

Course Requirements

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:
  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Verification of contact hours is required by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists licensing requirements. Students must meet the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists attendance requirement of 90% contact hour completion for each LMT course contact hours as identified on all LMT course syllabi.
  • Students are required to adhere to the professional conduct standards outlined within the student handbook.

Sample Plan