CIP: 51.3501
School of Fitness Education 505-428-1651
This degree prepares individuals to provide relief and improved well-being to clients using the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissue. The program includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology as it pertains to massage therapy. It also includes instruction in contraindications, self-care, professional standards, business practice and ethics. Graduates will be eligible to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEX) in order to qualify for NM State licensure. Students can choose a Western (Swedish Therapeutic & Deep Tissue massage therapy) or an Eastern (Thai massage therapy) track.
NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, refer to the Transfer of Credit section, or speak with an academic advisor.
Students can earn the following certificate related to this degree:
Students can follow the Program Map listed below to complete this program:
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