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. You may choose to take any of the HHP courses and apply them toward an MST certificate upon acceptance into cohort. Three HHP electives are required for the 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.
| BIO- MST | BIO 106 or MST 106: __________ | 4 |
| HHP 116 | Introduction to Massage Techniques I | 1 |
| HHP 120 | Introduction to Integrative Health | 2 |
| HHP- 261 | HHP 261: __________ | 2 |
| HHP- ELC | HHP Elective: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
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.
| MST 111 | Basic Massage Therapies | 4 |
| HHP 208 | Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
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.
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.