Associate in Massage Therapy
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Massage Therapy Associate Degree Program


Utah Career College offers the only Massage Therapy Associate degree program in the Salt Lake Valley region. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy degree demonstrates that, in addition to technical and occupational training, a graduate has completed general education courses in math, English, writing, interpersonal relations and other areas. These liberal arts studies help a massage therapist relate to diverse clients and manage business relationships, skills essential to career success.

Please contact us if you would like a representative to help you evaluate our Associate in Massage Therapy degree program in light of your personal goals.

Core requirements for the Associate in Massage Therapy degree

The two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy degree program includes 62 credits in technical and occupational requirements, including  Massage Therapy courses.:

  • Alternative health
  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue techniques
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Muscle energy
  • Myofascial release
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Rehabilitative and sport injury massage
  • Kinesiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Small business management
  • Pathology
  • Ethics and business practices

The core classes in the Associate in Massage Therapy degree fulfill requirements for the Massage Therapy Diploma program. Students with previous liberal arts coursework can apply for credit toward the associate degree; a graduate of the Massage Therapy Diploma program will be able to transfer all coursework smoothly to the associate degree program.

Career Development and National Certification Review

At Utah Career College, every aspect of our Associate in Massage Therapy program is focused on our students’ professional success. In the final quarter of the program, a student takes Career Development and National Certification Review. As a graduate, the student will have a professional resume that includes valuable certifications. A representative of our Career Services Department provides personal job search assistance to every graduate.

General education requirements for the AAS in Massage Therapy

The Associate in Massage Therapy degree program includes 30 credits in general education studies. Interpersonal Relations, College Math and Composition are required, and remaining elective courses are chosen from communications, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. These studies provide communication skills, practice in critical thinking and knowledge valuable when dealing with diverse clients and business situations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Massage Therapy at Utah Career College

Is an associate’s degree program right for you?

We invite you to contact UCC Admissions. A representative will be happy to help you evaluate our Associate in Massage Therapy degree program as well as any of our other health degree programs in light of your personal goals.