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Are you interested in a career as a massage therapist? Are you committed to providing your future clients with the high-quality services they deserve? The associate in massage therapy program at Globe will prepare you to do that and more.
Call 1-877-303-6060 or contact our college by email for information about our massage therapy associate degree program.
AAS program features
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy program includes all training provided in the Massage Therapy Diploma program. The associate degree program also includes training in craniosacral/lymph drainage therapy and exercise physiology, SOAP training for documenting client progress, and courses in business communication and general education. Students prepare to work with diverse populations and learn management skills for the spa industry.
- Program length: 18 months
- Full associate degree program description (PDF file)
- Quarter-by-quarter course-sequence chart (PDF file)
Massage licensure and accreditation
Graduates of the associate in massage therapy program at Globe University in Wausau are prepared for the following:
- National Certification Exam of Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) provided by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) provided by Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Membership in American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Membership in Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
- Membership in International Massage Association (IMA)
Career opportunities in massage therapy
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growing demand for holistic healing services, including those of skilled and licensed massage therapists. Employment opportunities include positions in a wide range of settings, including spas, chiropractic clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, sports medicine facilities, airports, shopping malls and clients’ homes and offices.*
Take the first step today toward a rewarding career. Call 1-877-303-6060 or request more information about a two-year massage therapy degree. A representative will reply as soon as possible.