Program Code: AASTM
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE The Therapeutic Massage program is a cooperative effort between St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage (Lakewood). The program combines occupational-specific courses at Lakewood and general education courses with the required competencies for graduation from SC4. Students must complete the graduation requirements at Lakewood and successfully finish 31 credit hours of the specified coursework at SC4 for graduation. NOTE: It is also highly recommended that graduates of this program also complete the national certification examination offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. |
| Suggested Course Sequence |
| FIRST YEAR – 1st Semester | | Semester Hours |
| BIO 171 | Human Anatomy/Physiology I | | 3 |
| CIS 115 | Microcomputer Applications | CL | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | WR | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Political Science | GA GP | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | GA | 3 |
Total Credits this Semester: | | 16 |
| FIRST YEAR – 2nd Semester | | | Semester Hours |
| BIO 172 | Human Anatomy/Physiology II | | 3 |
| BUS 158* | Business Math | CT MA | 4 |
| OA 225 | Business Communication | OC WR | 4 |
| PSY 180 | Introduction to Psychology | CT | 4 |
Total Credits this Semester: | | 15 |
Transfer of 32 credits from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is available through a formal articulation agreement with St. Clair County Community College**............................................ 32 Total Credit Hours = 63
Total Contact Hours = 67 |
* or MTH 110 or higher ** Articulated credit is awarded to students who have graduated from Lakewood. Students MUST have an official transcript mailed to the Registrar. Credit awarded is only applicable to the Therapeutic Massage Associate Degree Program at SC4 and will be added after the student has completed the program requirements. |
