Massage Therapy Certificate
My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and
should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, please
contact the Program Director for information regarding cohort start times. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Massage Therapy and enter the workforce. Students explore massage therapy theory, techniques and benefits. 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, Kinesiology and Pathology. Career options include clinical, corporate and private settings. Students will complete two clinical rotations. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam (MBLEx) through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| IHP 111 | Intro to Massage Techniques I | 1 |
| NOTE | IHP 114 (A&P Integrative Therapies)* | 0* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Second Semester
| MST 111 | Massage Therapy Fundamentals | 4 |
| MST 208 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 2 |
| MST 174 | Clinical/Experiential Learning | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Third Semester
| MST 211 | Therapeutic Massage Techniques | 3 |
| HPR 117 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| MST 216 | Pathology for Massage Therapy | 3 |
| MST 274 | Clinical/Experiential Learning | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Important Program Notes:
*Taking IHP 114 or having had high school Anatomy & Physiology or college level Anatomy & Physiology coursework within the last 5 years prior to enrolling in the Massage Therapy Program cohort is strongly recommended to serve as preparation for successful completion of the Massage Therapy Program.
Program cohorts start in fall.