AOS Degree
On this page: Overview, Objectives, Courses, Completion, Gainful Employment Info
Program Overview
This program exceeds 750 hours and is currently ineligible for Title IV funds
This comprehensive degree program develops a practical working knowledge of the anatomical and physiological sciences necessary for successful and rewarding employment as a massage therapist. The required specialized courses challenge students to acquire the proficiency and competence necessary to this field. As part of their professional development, students are prepared to build a clientele, create a successful business, or secure job placement.
Upon successful completion of program requirements, students will receive an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Massage Therapy.
Program Objectives
- To prepare students for entry level positions as a massage therapist.
- Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of the anatomical and physiological sciences.
- Demonstrate proficiency in several advanced modalities.
Courses
| Prerequisite | High School Graduate or equivalent. |
| Required Major Courses (Class ID) |
Body Centered Therapy (CMT 132) Clinic Massage (CMT 140) Integrative Massage (CMT 142) Massage Level 1 (CMT 110) Massage Level 2 (CMT 120) Massage Level 3 (CMT 130) Neuroanatomy (BIO 230) Palpation of Anatomy (CMT 122) Pathology for Massage Therapists (BIO 210) Sports Massage Level 1 (SPM 130) |
| Required General Education (Class ID) |
Anatomy (BIO 110) Business (BUS 140) Diet & Nutrition (BIO 140) Physiology (BIO 120) |
| Required | Select two (2) areas of specialization and a minimum of 16 quarter credit hours.
Cranial Sacral |
| Electives (Class ID) |
Select a minimum of 6.5 quarter hour electives if specialized courses are less than 22.5 quarter credit hours.
Applied Kinesiology (ELE 201) |
Completion
93 credit hours
Minimum of 6.5 elective quarter credit hours if specialized courses total less than 22.5 quarter credit hours.
Completion: 27 months (maximum), 24 months (minimum)
Former CSHA students wanting to transfer into the degree program must meet all equivalent course work and degree requirements and must complete a minimum of 23.5 quarter credit hours in the degree program.
Non-CSHA students wanting to transfer comparable course work into the degree program must meet existing transfer requirements and complete a minimum of 25% of the required degree curriculum at CSHA.
Gainful Employment Information (Data Reported in 2016)
| Name and Standard Occupational Classification for this program | Massage Therapists; 31-9011.00 |
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s O*Net for this program | Click Here |
| On-time graduation rate for this program | 76% |
| Job placement rate | 93% |
| Median loan debt incurred (prior to ineligibility) | Title IV: $11,067; Private: $0 |
| Tuition and fee charges | See AOS Tuition |
| Graduation & Placement Rates | See chart |
| Gainful Employment Information | Click Here |