Massage Therapy (CRT.MT)

The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare the individual in all areas of massage. Massage therapy is physically demanding work. Students need to have good general health and the strength, stamina, and flexibility necessary to carry out assignments. Massage techniques and bodywork, anatomy, professionalism with clients, and business practices are included in the curriculum. In addition to tuition and fees, costs for the Massage Therapy program include: workbooks, massage supplies, table, clinical attire and the board exam/license fee.

Housed at the Lake Land College Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology in Effingham, Illinois, classes begin each fall semester and run for 4 consecutive semesters. Once admitted to the program, the student must progress through the courses corresponding to the curriculum model. A "C" grade is required in all Massage Therapy curriculum courses for progression/completion. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate and will be eligible to sit for Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).

Massage Therapy application requirements include admission to Lake Land College, completion of the Massage Therapy program application form (obtained from program website), and completion of the college placement assessment tests. To be considered a candidate, students must have an application file completed by July 1 for consideration for the fall semester.

See career track program Massage Therapy Track (CRT.MT.TRK) when selecting a major.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

The Massage Therapy program is still accepting applicants for the Fall 2024 semester. Classes begin August 19.
Catalog Term Year: 2020 Spring


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FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
MAS-055
Massage Therapy I 
*+
5.0
BIO-050
Basic Anatomy & Physiology 
4.0
MAS-058
Legal Documentation for MT 
*+
2.0

Semester Totals

11.0
Second Semester
MAS-065
Massage Therapy II 
*+++
5.0
MAS-060
A & P for Massage Therapist II 
*+++
4.0
MAS-067
Pathology/Massage Therapist 
+++
3.0

Semester Totals

12.0
Summer Term
MAS-075
Massage Therapy III 
*++++
5.0
MAS-077
Massage Clinic I 
*++++
1.5

Semester Totals

6.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
MAS-070
Ethics for Massage Therapist 
+
1.0
MAS-085
Massage Therapy IV 
*+
5.0
BUS-089
Small Business Management 
3.0
MAS-087
Massage Clinic II 
*+
1.5

Semester Totals

10.5

Total Program Hours

40.0