Massage Therapy

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Massage Therapy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5144
Effective Term
Fall 2026

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery May be waived if student has Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health science discipline" 0–3
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I May be waived if student has Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health science discipline 0–1
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Critical course NSI, SQ 4
WED165 Overview Of Massage Therapy Critical course Gateway course 2
WED215 Self-Care for Health Care Providers 2
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–4

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WED230 Therapeutic Massage Practices I 8 week course 6
WED231 Therapeutic Massage Practices II 8 week course 6
WED250AA Clinical Preceptorship: Part I 1.5
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WED232 Therapeutic Massage Practices III 8 week course 6
WED250AB Clinical Preceptorship: Part II 1.5
MGT253 or
WED204		 Owning and Operating a Small Business or Establishing a Massage Practice 3
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–4

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I May be waived if student has Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health science discipline" 0–1
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Critical course NSI, SQ 4
WED165 Overview Of Massage Therapy Critical course Gateway course 2
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below A total of 4 credits of restricted elective courses is required for the CCL. 0–4

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WED151 Introduction to Alternative Medicine 3
WED215 Self-Care for Health Care Providers 2
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery May be waived if student has Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health science discipline" 0–3
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WED230 Therapeutic Massage Practices I 8 week course 6
WED231 Therapeutic Massage Practices II 6
WED250AA Clinical Preceptorship: Part I 1.5
Restricted Elective Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
WED232 Therapeutic Massage Practices III 6
WED250AB Clinical Preceptorship: Part II 1.5
MGT253 or
WED204		 Owning and Operating a Small Business or Establishing a Massage Practice 3
Restricted Electives Select from list of Restricted Electives below 0–2

Courses Not Currently Offered

Phoenix College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Phoenix College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
WED151 Introduction to Alternative Medicine Not currently offered

Restricted Electives: 

Students must select courses from those listed below for a total of four (4) credits. 

WED+++++ Any WED Wellness Education course(s) approved by the Program Director except courses already used to satisfy Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. 1-4 

EMPHASIS: MASSAGE TECHNIQUES 
WED120 Massage Therapy: Anatomy Refresher - Upper Body 1
WED126 Cupping Therapy 1
WED145 Reflexology 1
WED174 Myofascial Release 1
WED195AA Special Topics in Wellness Education A 0.5
WED195BB Special Topics in Wellness Education B 1
WED195AC Special Topics in Wellness Education A 2
+ WED210 Sports Massage 2
WED220 Gentle Touch for Individuals Living with Cancer 2
WED297AA Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 1
WED297AB Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 2
WED297AC Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 3

EMPHASIS: ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY METHODS 
WED125 Reiki: Healing and Symbols 2 
WED151 Introduction to Alternative Medicine 3 
WED162 Meditation and Wellness 1 
WED172 Overview of Herbal Remedies 1 
WED176 Flower Essences 1 
WED182 Health Conditions and Popular Herbs 2 
WED183 Introduction to Ayurvedic Principles 2 
WED218 Aromatherapy 1 
+ WED225 Reiki: Master Level and Teacher Training 2

EMPHASIS: MIND-BODY ACTIVITIES 
PED101JU Judo 1 
PED101PS Pilates 1 
PED102PS Pilates - Intermediate 1 
PED103PS Pilates (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 

PED101TC Tai Chi 1 
PED102TC Tai Chi - Intermediate 1 
PED103TC Tai Chi (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 
PED201TC Tai Chi - Advanced 1 

PED101YO Yoga 1 
PED102YO Yoga - Intermediate 1 
PED103YO Yoga (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 
PED201YO Yoga - Advanced 1 

EMPHASIS: HEALTH & WELLNESS 
FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 
HES100 Healthful Living 3
HES271 Sports Medicine Foundations 3 
REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 

 

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