1.855.448.2318 HOME PROGRAMS LOCATIONS ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID ABOUT NAU Therapeutic Massage [View] Associate of Applied Science Degree National American University’s (NAU) Associate of Applied Science Therapeutic Massage degree program utilizes a combination of lecture and a hands-on laboratory session to prepare students to be proficient in performing massage techniques, which is the foundation of a massage therapist’s career. As a medically based program, students complete courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Palpations of Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Pathology for Massage Therapists.Therapeutic massage takes into consideration the mind, body and spirit, and the goal of the massage therapist is to meet the needs of the client by perceiving the body as a whole. Massage therapists are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, chiropractic offices, and other healthcare facilities. A massage therapist may choose to be self-employed and open a private practice independently or with several associates. To learn more about program goals, learning outcomes and course descriptions, view the undergraduate catalog. NAU offers courses online, on-campus, or a combination of both, depending on program and availability. * For more information about NAU’s graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, please visit www.national.edu/disclosures. Want to know more? Please select Program of Interest NAU Links Academics Current Students Future Students Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School Community College Military Alumni Faculty & Staff Investors Locations Offered Bloomington Brooklyn Center Burnsville Minnetonka Roseville Sioux Falls Home Apply Online About NAU Financial Support Request Info Spirit Shop Academic Programs Career Services Locations Online Future Students Current Students Military Community College Graduate Students Faculty & Staff Alumni Investors Careers at NAU Authorizations Disclosures Program Information Net Price Calculator Site Map National American University National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - www.ncahlc.org - 800-621-7440. National American University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by National American University, please visit http://tn.gov/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button. © 2014 National American University. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy