Why Study Massage Therapy?
According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the demand for trained and licensed massage therapists will grow faster than average over the next ten years.
Course Structure
The Complete Course is 750 hrs. completed in 12 months, through three trimesters of course and hands-on (clinic) work. Each trimester meets for 16 weeks
Course content includes:
- Essential Sciences Massage Techniques
- Theory and Practice Therapeutic massage
- Fundamentals Massage Business Practices
- Bones, Joints & Muscles Ethics
- Kinesiology Advanced Sciences & Theory
- Biomechanics Special Populations
- Assessment Advanced Theory & Techniques
- Application Professionalism
- Complementary Bodywork Advanced Bodywork
Class Schedule:
All class sessions are held at SCU Campus Whittier, CA
SCU Offers a Night and Weekend Program.
Classes are offered
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
- Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Program Highlights
- Designed for working adults and college students
- Night and weekend module program format
- Possible advanced standing for current massage therapists
- Scientific-rich education
- High-level faculty credentials
- Clinic (hands-on) work begins after first 100 hours of coursework
- Federal loans available for qualified students
- No-interest payment plans available
- Graduates qualify to sit for the National Certification Exam through the NCBTMB
- Job Placement assistance
Course Requirements
The minimum course requirements are successful completion of one trimester (250-hour) for certification as a Massage Practitioner as mandated in California SB-731. Completion of two-trimesters (500-hours) will yield certification as a Massage therapist. Completion of the entire 750-hour program will yield a certification of Master Massage Therapist.
A certificate of completion be awarded to those students who complete all course requirements, including exams, practical sessions, externship and distance learning. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination administered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Enrollment
Prospective students must submit a registration form, must possess a high school diploma or GED and attain the age of 18 at the start of classes.
Advanced Standing
If you are a current SCU DC or AOM student, licensed massage therapist, occupational or physical therapy assistant you may request a transcript evaluation to determine if you are eligible for advanced standing. You can upgrade your hours and skills to meet the National Certification Examination requirements.
All trimesters are cumulative and lead directly into the next. Since this is created as a continuous cohort model, a student can take time off before entering into the next trimester
What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Massage Therapist in places like:
- Build Your Own Business
- Acupuncture Offices
- Sports Medicine Clinics
- Orthopedic Offices
- Naturopathic Clinics
- Entertainment Industry
- Yoga Retreat Centers
- Cruise Ships
- Physical Therapy Offices
- Chiropractic Offices
- Pain Management Clinics
- Beauty salons
- Athletic Clubs
- Nursing Homes
- Resorts