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Myoskeletal Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a program that can be completed in as few as two semesters (21 credit hours) for the minor and 60 credit hours for the associate's degree.  This program is only available on campus. Students will be trained and prepared to apply for state licensure. Massage therapists practice the application of manual manipulation of soft tissue for the purpose of reducing the effects of dysfunctional movement patterns, postural compensation, mitigating pain, reducing stress hormones, and promoting general health and wellness.

In order to sit for the Indiana Massage Therapy licensure, students must complete 625 hours of supervised classroom and hands-on experience. SMWC would meet this requirement through supervised clinical hours, internship experience, and required massage clinic participation. These hours are embedded in the program requirements.

Upon program completion, students may sit for the licensure exam at Pearson Vue Testing Center in Terre Haute.

This curriculum offers two distinct options for a professional career in Massage Therapy:

• Myoskeletal Massage Therapy – A.S.
• Myoskeletal Massage Therapy Minor