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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration degree pathway is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions by providing a solid educational foundation through general education credits and elective courses. Earning an Associate in Applied Science degree at HGTC enables students to easily transfer to senior institutions within South Carolina.
Below is a listing of recommended courses which lay the best foundation for students wishing to have a career in a Massage Therapy related program.
For a full list of Associate in Applied Science degree requirements, please refer to the HGTC College Catalog.
If you are interested in the Massage Therapy pathway please consult your academic advisor for assistance.
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Recommended Curriculum Sequence |
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First Semester - Fall |
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| Course | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MTH 113 | Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| MTH 120 | Introduction to Massage Therapy | 4 |
| MTH 121 | Principles of Massage Therapy I | 4 |
| BUS or GEN ED | Business Administration Core or General Education Core | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
Second Semester - Spring |
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| MTH 122 | Principles of Massage Therapy II | 4 |
| MTH 136 β | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy |
2 |
| MTH 128 β | Clinical Applications of Massage |
4 |
| MTH 126 β | Pathology for Massage Therapy |
2 |
| BUS or GEN ED | Business Administration Core or General Education Core | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
Third Semester - Maymester/Summer |
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| MTH 141 β | Pharmacology for Massage Therapy |
1 |
| MTH 132 β | Massage Therapy Seminar |
1 |
| MTH 135 β | Massage Practicum |
2 |
| BUS or GEN ED | Business Administration Core or General Education Core |
3 |
| BUS or GEN ED | Business Administration Core or General Education Core | 3 |
| BUS or GEN ED | Business Administration Core or General Education Core | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
Forth Semester and Beyond |
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| The remaining courses are to be chosen from the Business Administration Required Core and General Education Core courses found on the A.A.S. Business Administration Degree page. It is recommended that you work with your advisor to complete the degree in a timely manner. | 33 | |
| Remaining credits | 33 | |
β Students will have to complete MTH 126, MTH 128, MTH 132, MTH 135, MTH 136, and MTH 141 to fulfill the graduate completion requirements for the certificate in Massage Therapy.