Career Certificate - Massage Therapy

Program Description

The Career Certificate in Massage Therapy prepares students for a career as a as a Florida licensed massage therapist by focusing on broad, transferable skills that stress both theory and hands-on training. This 750 clock hour program uses a combination of theoretical, simulation, and hands-on instruction. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Information

Massage Therapy is a full-time (2 semester) or part-time (3 semester), 750 clock hour program of study that prepares students for employment as a Florida licensed massage therapist.

Classes begin in the fall and spring semesters and there are limited spaces available. The Massage Therapy program is offered at the Pensacola campus only.

Program Admission Requirements

  • Be 18 years old.
  • Students must have a HS diploma or GED and graduated with a 2.0 GPA.
  • State law requires exam applicants to verify under oath that they are free from physical or mental defect and alcohol or substance abuse along with being fingerprinted.
  • If a student has a felony of any kind, please know the Florida Board of Message for licensure will not approve them.
  • Be accepted to the college and have completed the entire admissions process.
  • This program is limited access due to equipment and space constraints.

Program Contact:

Mike Listau

Director, Workforce Education

(850) 484-1014

mlistau@pensacolastate.edu

Full-time Day Track Required Courses (750 ch)

The full-time day track will consist of the following course sequence:

Term 1

MSS 0205CMassage Therapy I

375 ch

Term 2

MSS 0206CMassage Therapy II

375 ch

Part-time Evening Track Required Courses (750 ch)

The part-time evening track will consist of the following course sequence:

Term 1

MSS 0207CMassage Therapy A

270 ch

Term 2

MSS 0262CMassage Therapy B

210 ch

Term 3

MSS 0263CMassage Therapy C

270 ch

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