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3.00 Credits
Through a combination of lecture and laboratory experience, this course will integrate the massage therapy student's knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the study of major muscles that cause movement and control posture in the human body. Kinesiology incorporates biomechanical principles, joint structure and function and muscle structure and function. Limited to matriculated Massage Therapy students. Prerequisite: BIO105 / 2 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This covers a variety of skills that will help to protect the health and career longevity of the health worker. Gentle movement forms such as yoga, tai chi, and stretching exercises, and mental clearing and focusing forms such as meditation and guided imagery are practiced. Proper body mechanics are taught, all with an emphasis on self-care and self-awareness. Required for matriculated Massage Therapy students. Prerequisite: None / 1 credit.
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3.00 Credits
In an experiential teaching/learning format, this course provides an overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) health practices now being utilized by a growing number of health-care consumers. Presentations and demonstrations by practitioners in areas such as herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy, will be an integral part of the course. The history and development of selected CAM practices and systems, how they work, and their relationship to traditional Western medicine will be discussed. The concept of "wellness" versus diseasetreatment, and the mind-body connection will be explored. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Through a combination of classroom and clinical laboratory, this course builds on knowledge and skills acquired in MTC101 and MTC110. The student will be exposed to a variety of specialized massage techniques such as cranio-sacral, lymphatic, neuromuscular, reflexology and sports massage for various age groups and clients with special needs. Through the integration of therapeutic communication, assessment skills and knowledge of common acute and chronic illnesses, students will learn to develop appropriate treatment plans. Limited to matriculated MassageTherapy students. Prerequisite: MTC101 / 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Through hands-on practice in the clinical laboratory, this course provides massage therapy students the opportunity to improve their skills in Swedish massage, reflexology, and seated massage in a supervised clinical setting. The focus is on integrating assessment skills, therapeutic communication, massage techniques, treatment documentation, and problemsolving in a real world client situation. Limited to matriculated Massage Therapy students who are concurrently taking or have taken MTC201. Prerequisite: MTC101, MTC115, and MTC105 / 2 credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to offer theory and practice for successful management of a Massage Therapy business, from planning, financing and marketing, to communicating with clients, record-keeping, and managing time. A primary focus of this course will be the ethical guidelines and appropriate professional boundaries, essential to a successful massage therapy practice. It is recommended that this course be taken after or concurrent with MTC201 and MTC205. Prerequisite: MTC101 / 2 credits. Also see Developmental Education and Computer Science. Course descriptions for the following courses are listed under
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to participate in an increasingly popular, growing area of collaborative learning: the peer tutorial. By means of readings, discussion, and supervised practicum in the College's Math Lab, students will participate in a comprehensive training experience designed to thoroughly familiarize them with the tutoring process. Prerequisite: Faculty recommendations in the content area / 1, 2, or 3 credits. May be repeated for credit; 3 credits maximum. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of development of music from the Renaissance to the present including jazz and the contemporary scene. Emphasis on basic musical materials and principles of design. This course is for students not planning to major in music; no previous musical training required. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the fundamental materials, including pitch, rhythm, tonal systems, ear training, and basic harmony for those wishing to learn or to improve music reading skills. Students practice in performance and composition for instruments and voice. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a detailed study of styles and forms of music from ancient cultures to eighteenth century classicism. Major compositions, personalities, styles, and forms explored through structured listening, analysis, and reading assignments. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits.
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