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.

1. Complete Residency Determination.
2. Submit a Gaston College application.
3. Apply for financial aid
4. Meet with an advisor and/or attend an information session
5. Submit official high school (and college, if applicable) transcripts
6. Provide proof of course placement requirements

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

• Complete an application to the Therapeutic Massage Program. The application can be found on the Therapeutic Massage webpage, under the Admission Requirements tab.
• Must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better in required college courses.
• Must have grades of 80% or better in all related courses.
• 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.
• Interview with Therapeutic Massage Program Chair.

Additional Program Requirements Upon Admission into the Therapeutic Massage Program

• Proof of receiving a one hour full body Swedish professional massage.
• A completed Gaston College Health and Human Services Student Medical form documenting satisfactory emotional and physical health. This is required by the due date stated in the applicant’s admission letter.
• In addition to maintaining a 2.0 GPA in the general education courses, students must earn and maintain a minimum grade of 80% in all MTH courses in order to progress in the program.
• Hold a current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification through the American Heart Association.
• Students will be required to submit documentation of additional non-academic criteria such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, urine drug testing, and proof of immunizations. Students are to complete these requirements by registering and paying a fee to a third party vendor. Instructions will be provided by the compliance specialist.
• Professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance). This insurance is arranged through the Therapeutic Massage program.

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Select one (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: 69