Therapeutic Massage, A.A.S. (A45750)

Admission Information

Students applying to the Associate Degree for Therapeutic Massage must meet all Gaston College admission requirements.  Admission to the general college does not guarantee admission to the Therapeutic Massage program.

Additional Requirements to be eligible to submit an application to the Therapeutic Massage Program

1. Complete an online application to the Therapeutic Massage Program.
2. Must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better in required college courses.
3. Must have grades of “C” or better in all related courses.
4. All completed required Biology courses must be within five (5) years from the date of application to the program or required Biology courses can be taken in program.
5. Prior to entering the Therapeutic Massage program all development courses must be completed (DRE 098, DMA Courses 010-050).
6. Interview with Therapeutic Massage Program Coordinator.
7. Proof of receiving a one hour full body Swedish professional massage.
8. A current Adult and Infant CPR certification.
9. Students must meet all compliance requirements such as Criminal Background, Fingerprint, and Drug Screen.
10. Students must complete an up-to-date TB Skin Test and an annual drug screen for each additional year of program enrollment.
11. A completed Gaston College Health Division Student Medical Form documenting satisfactory emotional and physical health is required.
12. Complete the immunization requirements required by the clinical agencies.

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Humanities Elective

Select 1 course from the following:

• ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
• ART 114 Art History Survey I (3 Credit Hours)
• ART 115 Art History Survey II (3 Credit Hours)
• MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
• MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 Credit Hours)
• PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 Credit Hours)
• PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours: 73