Program Availability
The Massage Therapy Certificate program is available to currently enrolled students looking to enhance their employability. It is especially suitable for students in the Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation or those interested in massage therapy. Students should meet with their advisors before registering for courses to confirm that the massage therapy program fits their career goals, and to plan their course of study.
The massage therapy certificate program is offered on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is not available online.
This massage therapy certificate is also open to working professionals. For application instructions, visit Admissions.
Program Highlights
The Massage Therapy Certificate program offers practical, hands-on instruction for students seeking to perform therapeutic massages using a range of techniques. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in massage therapy, focusing on assessment, posture, pain management, performance, and mobility. The program prepares graduates for the Indiana licensing exam required for massage therapists. Courses are taught by instructors in Indiana State University’s Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Courses
The Massage Therapy Certificate program consists of 29 to 30 credits and includes coursework on chronic and acute pain, such as Dr. Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT). The curriculum includes instruction in massage methods, pathophysiology, movement analysis, and clinical kinesiology. You will also complete 100 hours of clinical training in areas including Swedish massage, deep friction, trigger point release, myofascial release, and therapeutic stretching.
Transfer Credit
Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.
Transfer GuidelinesCareer Possibilities
Indiana State University’s Massage Therapy Certificate boosts your career in healthcare. With 116 million Americans living with chronic pain, massage therapists are in demand. Our graduates become licensed professionals, with some earning more than $80,000 in their first year. The program also prepares you for advanced studies in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant studies, and medicine.
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Kinesiology (BS)
Bachelor's
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Massage Therapy (Minor)
Minor
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Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Pre-Professional