Mar 24, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog

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2026-2027 Catalog

Therapeutic Massage, AAS

LOCATIONS:

Evansville - Fort Wayne

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
or higher

Select one of the following courses:

COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Select one of the following courses:

XXXX XXX - Social/Behavioral Science Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3
XXXX XXX - Humanities and/or Foreign Language Elective CREDIT HOURS: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 18

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IVYT 1XX - Student Success Elective CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
TMAS 226 - Business Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 ^

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 3

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 105 - Medical Law and Ethics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 101 - Holistic Approach to Wellness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 115 - Ethics and Massage Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 120 - Therapeutic Massage Training I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 123 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
TMAS 140 - Therapeutic Massage Training II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 141 - Massage Through the Lifespan CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 201 - Sports Massage and Therapeutic Modalities CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 205 - Pathology and Massage CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 209 - Medical Conditions Massage App CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 210 - Biomechanics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 211 - Deep Tissue Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
TMAS 223 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
TMAS 225 - Advanced Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 39

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

KEY:

^ Capstone course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

1. Synthesize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and soft tissue techniques to inform effective massage therapy interventions.

2. Integrate understanding of pathology, contraindications, and special population needs to customize therapeutic approaches.

3. Design comprehensive client assessments, treatment plans, and reassessment strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

4. Apply specialized massage techniques and deliver client-centered interventions for diverse populations and medical conditions.

5. Implement specialized massage techniques to deliver client-centered interventions for diverse populations and medical conditions.

6. Analyze written and oral communications, with critical thinking and mathematical reasoning of major concepts within social, humanistic, or behavioral domains