Program Overview
Health and Wellness Promotion: Massage Therapy Option
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/health-and-wellness-promotion
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 21WA
The focus of the AAS in Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP) is to empower students to help others through prevention of illness, injury, and disease by effective application of principles and practices of population health, wellness promotion, fitness enrichment, and performance enhancement. It also provides an opportunity for various health career certificate-seeking students to continue their education in a general health studies capacity and earn an Associate's degree. Successful completion of this program will prepare students for advanced certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and other governing associations.
Note: Day and evening classes are available. The HWP program is not a limited-enrollment program.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to consult with the department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or 847-543-2029.
Recommended Plan of Study
To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
First Semester | 14 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
Technical Composition I or | ||
English Composition I | 3 | |
Human Form and Function or | ||
course * | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
First Aid/CPR | 2 | |
Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | |
Second Semester | 14 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Massage Structure and Functions I | 2 | |
Kinesiology and Palpation I | 3 | |
Massage: Communication and Business I | 2 | |
Clinical Skills and Special Populations | 3 | |
Massage Therapy I: Swedish | 2 | |
Massage Therapy II: Integrative | 2 | |
Summer Semester | 4 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Massage Structure and Functions II | 2 | |
Massage Therapy III: Rehabilitative | 2 | |
Third Semester | 13 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Kinesiology and Palpation II | 3 | |
Massage: Communication and Business II | 2 | |
Massage Therapy III: Advanced Techniques | 2 | |
Introduction to Philosophy or | ||
Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Fourth Semester | 13 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Health and Wellness Practicum I | 1 | |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 | |
Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health Care | 3 | |
Principles of Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 | |
Communication Skills or | ||
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Dynamics/Small Group Discussion | 3 | |
Summer Semester | 4-8 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Professional Essentials for Health and Wellness Practitioners | 3 | |
Health and Wellness Practicum II | 1 | |
course * | Anatomy and Physiology II (If taking the BIO 244/245sequence) | 0-4 |
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 62-66 | |
* Preferred courses for students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution. BIO 244 must be taken with BIO 245 in lieu of BIO 111. (NOTE: BIO 244 has a prerequisite of BIO 123 or BIO 161).
** For the A.A.S. in HWP, students are to complete 25-26 credits of required courses and electives within their specialty option (Massage Therapy, Exercise Science, or Health & Wellness Coaching). For the MAS certificate, MAS 235 is required; for the A.A.S. in HWP MAS 235 is recommended.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.