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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS
    Anatomy and Physiology I 3
    Anatomy and Physiology II 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Mathematics Elective 3
    English/Communications Elective 3
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 48 CREDITS
    Medical Terminology 3
    Holistic Approach to Massage Therapy 3
    Legal Massage Applications 3
    Massage Technician Training I 3
    Massage Financial Management 3
    Acupressure Theory and Methods 3
    Massage Technician Training II 3
    Massage Through the Lifespan 3
    Sports, Injuries and Hydrotherapies 3
    Deep Tissue 3
    Herbs, Drugs and Massage 3
    Pathology and Massage 3
    Biomechanics 3
    Advanced Techniques 3
    Business Development 3
    Massage Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS 67

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"I loved Ivy Tech. I enjoyed the small campus atmosphere and had great experience with all of my instructors. The instructors were very down to earth. I feel that Ivy Tech gave me the building blocks that I needed for my career."
Sarah Aldrich
2001 graduate