Coronavirus Update
Important Information Emergency Assistance Available
Registration for Summer II and Fall classes is open
Next Chance Financial Aid Applications due July 1
LSC Facilities are open only to designated employees and students with Face-to-Face classes
LSC Student Resources can be found here
Apply now for CARES Act assistance to help cover expenses related to disruptions due to COVID-19
Massage Therapy Certificate Level ICERTIFICATE
Overview
-
Nine month program
-
Enter the workforce quickly
-
Full program offered at
-
Consequences of Criminal Conviction, Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
Program Pathway
| First Year Courses | 23 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MSSG 1109 | Health & Hygiene | 1 |
| MSSG 1411 | Massage Therapy Fundamentals I | 4 |
| MSSG 1413 | Anatomy & Physiology for Massage | 4 |
| MSSG 1207 | Business Practices & Professional Ethics | 2 |
| MSSG 1105 | Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities | 1 |
| MSSG 2313 | Kinesiology for Massage | 3 |
| MSSG 2311 | Massage Therapy Fundamentals II | 3 |
| MSSG 2314 | Pathology for Massage | 3 |
| MSSG 2286 | Internship/Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 | 2 |
| Massage Therapy Certificate Program Total | 23 Credits |
|---|---|
Program Details
The Massage Therapy Certificate prepares students to be skilled and responsible therapeutic massage providers. Students learn the practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. Massage therapy is performed for a variety of reasons, including pain treatment, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health.
This program is designated as an Assigned School through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is approved by the Texas Higher Education Board. Designed to prepare students for the Massage and Bodyworks Licensure Exam (MBLEx).
Licensure – Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the FSMTB/TDLR
Program Accreditation
The Massage Therapy program is accredited by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
For careers and median salaries, visit Career Star for more information.
Get Started
You have questions, we have answers.
Have questions that can't wait?
Contact the Massage Therapy Department
"I love this school. They have given me a new outlook on my career and I would not change anything for the world."
STACEY B.