Associate in Applied Science Checksheet
Therapeutic Massage
2007-2008 Catalog Year
Student Name
 Credits Required
     68		 Major
     Therapeutic Massage (3144)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A.
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2007-2008

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program is designed to provide students with the philosophical foundation and technical skills required to perform therapeutic massage. Students are prepared to manage a private massage practice and/or work in collaboration with other health field professionals. Students who complete this degree program will be qualified to apply for licensure as massage therapists in the State of Arizona. Students in the Therapeutic Massage program may be exposed to potentially infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids.

For more information on the CGCC Therapeutic Massage program, visit their homepage here.
AAS Program Prerequisites (15 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
BIO160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy/Physiology
 4
WED151 - Overview of Alternative Medicine
 3
WED165 - Overview of Massage Therapy
 2
HCC130 - Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery
 3
HCC145AA - Medical Terminology for H.C.
 1
WED215 - Selfcare for Massage Therapists
 2
Total Credits
 15      

Required Courses (24 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
Core I Courses:
WED230† - Therapeutic Massage Practices I
 6
WED231† - Therapeutic Massage Practices II
 6
Total Credits
 12      
Core II Courses:
WED232† - Therapeutic Massage Practices III
 6
MGT253 - Owning & Operating a Small Business
 3
WED250† - Clinical Practicum
 3
Total Credits
 12      

Restricted Electives (8 Credits - Students must select a minimum of one course from each category) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
Category I: General
HES100 - Healthful Living
 3
HES271 - Prevention/Treatment of Athletic Injuries
 3
WED297AC - Special Topics: TCM Theory I
 3
WED297AC - Special Topics: TCM Theory II
 3
Category II: Hands-on
WED210 - Sports Massage
 2
WED262/264 - Acupressure/Shiatsu I & II
 2
WED297AB - Special Topics
 2
Category III: Specialty Exploration
WED156 - Humor & Play
 1
WED162 - Meditation & Wellness
 1
WED170 - Principles of Homeopathy
 1
WED172 - Herbal Remedies
 1
WED176 - Flower Essences
 1
WED218 - Aromatherapy
 1
WED297AA - Special Topics: NCE Prep Course
 1
Category IV: Physical Activity
PED101VR or 102VR or 201VR or 202VR - Tai Chi
 1
PED101AO or 102AO or 201AO or 202AO - Aikido
1
PED101YJ or 102YJ or 201YJ or 202YJ - Yoga
1
WED121 - Physical Conditioning for Massage Therapists
 1
Total Credits
      

General Studies (21 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
First Year Composition        
ENG101/107† - First Year Composition
 3
ENG102/108† - First Year Composition
 3
Oral Communication        
COM110 - Interpersonal Communication OR COM230† - Small Group Communication
 3
Critical Reading      
CRE101 - Critical Reading or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
 3  
Mathematics        
MAT102 or higher level math
 3
Humanities & Fine Arts
Select from approved Humanities & Fine Arts course list.		        
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences        
REC120 - Leisure and the Quality of Life
 3
Natural Sciences        
Met by BIO160 in Program Prerequisites
 0      
Total Credits
      
Program Notes:
† indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.