My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This certificate program prepares students to practice as a licensed massage therapist in the State of Colorado. Students are trained in state of the art professional massage practices and therapeutic techniques, including coursework in Neuromuscular Anatomy in Clay, Kinesiology and Pathology and will complete two clinical rotations allowing them to earn over 800 contact hours in this certificate. Students may also infuse additional Holistic Health coursework or other certifications in order to have over 1000 contact hours for licensure. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam (NBLEX) through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and they may also become professional members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) affiliate associations. All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
Massage Therapy Certificate
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MST106 | A & P for Massage Therapy | 4 |
| HHP116 | Introduction to Massage Techniques I | 1 |
| HPR208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| HHP Elective (1-3) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-10 |
Faculty Recommendations:
1. Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapy (MST 106)*; Recommended Preparation: High school biology course.
Note: Student may substitute BIO 201 and BIO 202 if desired or taken previously.
2. Introduction to Massage Techniques I (HHP 116).
3. Medical Record Terminology (HPR 208).
4. HHP Elective**; Pre/Coreq: HHP 261 and 3 other HHP course electives may be taken prior to admission in a MST cohort; refer to approved list.
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MST111 | Basic Massage Therapies | 4 |
| HHP208 | Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 2 |
| HHP261 | Ethics in Holistic Therapies | 2 |
| HHP263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP Elective (1-3) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11.5-13.5 |
Faculty Recommendations:
5. Basic Massage Therapies (MST 111); Pre/Coreq: Students must have applied and been accepted into MST program cohort to enroll in this course.
6. Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy (HHP 208); Pre/Coreq: Students must have applied and been accepted into MST program cohort to enroll in this course.
7. Ethics in Holistic Therapies (HHP 261); Student must meet the Developmental Education reading and writing requirements in CCR 092, CCR 093 or CCR 094 or completion of higher level ENG course; co-enrolled in one term is also allowable, if not previously taken.
8. Creating a Holistic Business Practice (HHP 263). Students can take this course any term during cohort enrollment.
9. HHP Elective**.
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MST113 | Professional Massages | 3 |
| MST184 | Clinical Massage I | 2 |
| HPR117 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHP263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP Elective (1-3) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8-14 |
Faculty Recommendations:
10. Professional Massage Therapy (MST 113); Pre/Coreq: MST 111 with a grade of "C" or better and acceptance into the MST cohort.
11. Clinical Massage I (MST 184); Corequisite with MST 113 and concurrent in the current MST cohort.
12. Anatomical Kinesiology (HPR 117); Pre/Coreq: BIO 106 or BIO 201 and BIO 202 and HHP 208 with a grade of "C" or better and acceptance into the MST cohort.
13. Creating a Holistic Business Practice (HHP 263).
Note: Students can take this course any term during cohort enrollment.
14. HHP Elective**.
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MST178 | Seminar | 3 |
| MST216 | Pathology for Massage therapy | 3 |
| MST284 | Clinical Massage II | 2 |
| HHP263 | Creating a Holistic Business Practice | 2 |
| HHP Elective (1-3) | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8-13 |
Faculty Recommendations:
15. Seminar: Advanced Massage Techniques (MST 178); Pre/Coreq: MST 111 and HPR 117 with a grade of "C" or better and acceptance into the MST cohort.
16. Pathology for Massage Therapy (MST 216); Pre/Coreq: MST 111 and HPR 117 with a grade of "C" or better and acceptance into the MST cohort.
17. Clinical Massage II (MST 284); Pre/Coreq: MST 184 and concurrent enrollment in the current MST cohort.
18. Creating a Holistic Business Practice (HHP 263). Students can take this course any term during cohort enrollment.
19. HHP Elective**.
**Students may choose to take any of the HHP courses and apply towards MST certificate upon acceptance into cohort. 3 HHP electives are required for certificate. Electives in other HHP and HWE courses may be taken prior to admission in a MST cohort. Refer to approved list and speak to Program Director or instructors for guidance. Students are advised to consult with the HHP Program Director and/or instructors prior to selecting their electives.