Massage Therapy, CC

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Massage therapy is a healthcare profession regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.

First Semester

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
MSSG 1105 - Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities Credits: 1
MSSG 1411 - Massage Therapy Fundamentals I Credits: 4
MSSG 1109 - Health and Hygiene Credits: 1
MSSG 1413 - Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Credits: 4
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

MSSG 1207 - Business Practices and Professional Ethics Credits: 2
MSSG 2311 - Massage Therapy Fundamentals II Credits: 3
MSSG 2314 - Pathology for Massage Credits: 3
MSSG 2413 - Kinesiology for Massage Credits: 4

Semester Hours: 12

Summer Session

(Capstone Course) MSSG 2186 - Internship - Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage Credits: 1

Semester Hours: 1

Total Program Hours: 29

NOTE: This program leads to LSCO’s Massage Therapy Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.