Massage Therapy & Bodywork (A.A.S.)

The massage program is available in Burlington on an ongoing basis, full-time or part-time. Students may begin the program in any semester. Enroll now for the prerequisite courses.

The program is also currently running in the evenings in Morrisville. This group is limited to 20 students, and students must commit to six consecutive semesters to complete the program.

This 65-credit associate degree program integrates traditional and non-traditional knowledge bases regarding massage therapy and bodywork. Course work includes four semesters of anatomy and physiology, as well as a variety of massage and bodywork techniques and practices. The program will prepare students to enter the alternative health career field with a broad background and the ability to work with a diverse group of clients and practitioners.

CCV also offers a 44-credit certificate program in Massage Therapy & Bodywork, which includes the same massage and bodywork courses as the degree program, plus English Composition.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

• Plan and organize an effective massage and bodywork session in various settings applying a diverse set of techniques;
• Perform massage therapy and bodywork for general wellness and for therapeutic benefit;
• Develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with a variety of clients;
• Identify career options for a successful practice, business or employment situation;
• Participate in professional activities and pursue personal and professional development;
• Complete the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork examination for national certification and obtain licensure required by some states;
• Demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates, including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning.

In addition to the general education requirements for all A.A.S. degrees, click the link below to see the requirements within this concentration:

Concentration Requirements

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