Massage Therapy Associate Degree Program

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy degree program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business provides thorough training in basic and advanced massage techniques, as well as general education that prepares students to serve diverse clienteles.

AAS in massage therapy program highlights

The massage therapy associate degree* program provides hands-on training in basic massage modalities—Swedish, Thai, hot stone, sports, deep tissue/trigger point, myofascial release—and more advanced techniques—craniosacral therapy and lymphatic drainage. Course topics include kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, massage for pregnancy and special populations, business communications, and the business side of massage. Program highlights include the following:

• Students get real-world experience practicing techniques on clients in on-campus student massage clinics, in externships and at community events.
• Massage labs are fully equipped with professional supplies—tables, lotions, oils.
• Technical training is complemented by general education courses.
• The program can be completed in 18 months of full-time study.
• Small class sizes ensure individual attention from instructors.
• Instructors have professional experience as massage therapists.
• Coursework includes preparation for massage therapy certifications and licensing exams including Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), National Certification Examination for Therapeutic and Bodywork (NCETMB) and National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM).
• Learn more about this program.

Ready to start? Need more info? How about a massage?

We are now enrolling new students for next quarter! Call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions today to learn more. Still wondering what you can expect from our massage therapy programs? Find out for yourself—contact one of our student massage clinics to schedule a free massage!

*Pursuant to statute 460.06(2) of Wisconsin ACT 355, Globe University massage therapy students enrolled at Wisconsin campuses are not eligible to be considered a graduate until they have taken and passed the Wisconsin State Law exam.

Visit Globe University's website for statistics on the program at Globe campuses.  

Notes. 1 – Tuition, fees and textbook costs are current as of October 3, 2011 and represent estimated costs for students completing the program “on-time” based on current tuition levels which are subject to change; 2 – “Median Federal Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from federal student loans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 3 – “Median Private Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from private loan sources for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 4 – “Median Institutional Loan Debt” is the median value of total debt from institutional financing plans for students completing the program in the 2010-2011 award year; 5 – the “On-Time Completion Rate” reflects the percentage of students completing the program in 2010-2011 who did so within the normal program length; 6 – Job placement rate calculated for 2010-2011 program graduates using the methodology established by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS – www.acics.org); 7 – O*Net is the U.S. Department of Labor’s database for job titles and information related to employment in specific career fields. The occupations listed in the table above result from entering the program’s CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code into the O*Net Crosswalk at http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/. CIP codes reflect broad categories of educational programs rather than the specific focus of a program offered at a particular institution. As a result, the occupations listed above represent potential careers that may be obtained by graduates of this program and may include occupations in which program graduates do not work. Please speak to an admissions representative to learn more about specific career opportunities for graduates of this program. Values of “n/a” appear for programs that had fewer than 10 graduates in 2010-2011.