Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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MASG 2297 - Clinical Massage Practicum and Internship


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This is the capstone course to the Therapeutic Massage Program. The internship is an individually designed, industry-based learning experience, approved by the faculty and the on-site supervisor, in a setting consistent with the student’s program goals in which the student can integrate skills and knowledge gained in the program.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better) or Corequisite(s): MASG 2108  
Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Perform therapeutic massage duties in internal and external clinical settings for a combined 120 hours of hands-on practicum.
  2. Present and provide written documentation describing the completed project as agreed upon by the site supervisor, the student, and faculty.
  3. Demonstrate how the internship enhanced interpersonal and professional skills.
  4. Describe an understanding of the cooperating organization’s mission, culture, procedures, products, and/or services.
  5. Establish a positive work record/reference.
  6. Successfully demonstrate a holistic patient experience, including assessment, therapeutic treatment plan, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Internal and external clinical practicum experience
  2. Student development of project ideas, and outline the requirements for a successful project
  3. Personal and professional skills required by the projects
  4. Introduction to various organization’s mission, culture, procedures, products, and/or services
  5. Ways of establishing a positive work record/reference
  6. Program/career goals based on internship experiences
  7. Resources for possible articles, literature, or scientific research to support projects

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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