Academic Program Entrance Requirements

To be considered for admission into the Massage Therapy Program, student records must indicate the following:

• Prior to enrolling in the Introduction to Massage Therapy (MAS 119) course:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • College Reading and Writing Readiness

• Prior to enrolling in either the 9-month or 12-month full-time cohort program:

  • Attend a CLC Massage Therapy information session (within 2 years)

  • Completion of MAS 119 Introduction to Massage Therapy with a minimum grade of "C" or better

  • Complete KIN 228 First Aid/CPR with a minimum grade of “C” or better or provide a valid Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) and First Aid Certification card prior to enrollment in MAS 110

  • High school graduate or earned GED

  • Provide a CLC Health Physical form completed by a licensed health care provider

    • Costs are borne by the student

    • Department chair will provide instructions and forms to the student after attending the information session

  • Pass a fingerprint background check and urine drug screen

    • The results of these may result in a student losing their seat in the program

    • Costs are borne by the student

    • Department chair will provide instructions and forms to the student after attending the information session

Non-Academic Entrance Requirements

Due to the inherent requirements of the massage therapy profession, the following minimum abilities or essential technical functions are expected of the student:

• Lifting, stretching, and standing over the course of 1-3 hours

• Use of a full range of motion of the joints and the ability to perform fine motor movements with the hands

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as stooping, bending, twisting, reaching and occasionally kneeling and squatting

• Good physical health and the ability to safely give and receive massages without risk of physical injury; students should consult a physician to determine whether giving or receiving massages might be harmful to their health in any way

• Ability to respond in an emotionally controlled, professional, and ethical manner at all times and in varied client care and educational situations

• Major medical health insurance is recommended for the length of the program; student insurance information is available through the CLC Health Center

• Willingness to give massages to (and receive massages from) people of different ages, body types, genders, sexual orientations, and personalities

• Prospective students are strongly encouraged to receive at least one massage from a licensed massage therapist; they are also strongly encouraged to make an appointment at the CLC Student Therapeutic Massage Clinic