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Oct 23, 2026
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MASG 2298 - Clinical Massage Internship
Credits: 2
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. Students perform therapeutic massage duties in an external clinical setting for a combined 120 hours of hands-on practicum with MASG 2296 .
Corequisite(s): MASG 2108 and MASG 2296
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Perform therapeutic massage duties in an external clinical setting.
- Present and provide written documentation describing the completed project as agreed upon by the site supervisor, the student, and faculty.
- Demonstrate how the internship enhanced interpersonal and professional skills.
- Describe an understanding of the cooperating organization’s mission, culture, procedures, products, and/or services.
- Establish a positive work record/reference.
- Successfully demonstrate a holistic patient experience, including assessment, therapeutic treatment plan, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
Major Areas of Course Content
- External clinical practicum experience
- Student development of project ideas and outline the requirements for a successful project
- Personal and professional skills required by the projects
- Introduction to various organizations’ mission, culture, procedures, products, and/or services
- Ways of establishing a positive work record/reference
- Program/career goals based on internship experiences
- 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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