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them advance in their career path. The course analyzes the connection between ethics and professionalism and discusses other important factors related to professionalism, including workplace goal setting, time management, interpersonal skills, and conflict management. Students will also build their workplace communication skills by examining best practices for writing emails and creating presentations. The course includes discussions on participating in and leading workplace meetings, forming and participating in workplace teams, developing a customer focus, and understanding the role of HR. Emphasis will be placed on career search techniques such as networking, researching, and writing resumes and job- related letters. Finally, the course will discuss the importance of managing career growth and change. Throughout, students will apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations (Prerequisites: None).
GE202-O CRITICAL HISTORIES OF THE ARTS—4 Credits
This course explores the factual and historical information about drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, and design through case studies of a range of historical and geographical settings, emphasizing the relationships between creative industries today and the frameworks that helped form them. Rather than focusing on fine art alone, this course looks at the range of art, media, and visual images by engaging in a global scope: Classical, Renaissance, and Modern European, as well as Asian, African, and Central American.
This applied general education course will familiarize students with key terms and debates, as well as introduce techniques used to analyze visual images, from art and photography, to television and electronic media, using a variety of overlapping analytic frameworks. Students will draw upon new approaches in their own artistic career paths and apply their critical thinking to weekly assignments geared toward interpreting the historical and geographical settings introduced in class (Prerequisites: None).
GE402-O INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY—4 Credits
This course introduces human behavior. It includes the study of the theories and concepts of psychology including the scope of psychology, biological foundations and the brain, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, learning and memory, emotion, states of consciousness, personality theories, cognition, life-span development, and applied psychology (Prerequisites: None).
IL204 BASIC AIRBRUSH ILLUSTRATION—3 Credits
This introduction to airbrush rendering will discuss terminology, materials and equipment. Basic illustrative techniques utilizing the airbrush as a rendering tool will be introduced and applied. Drawing skills, composition, color application, light and shadow and the use of textures will be emphasized (Prerequisites: None).
MT101 Body Sciences—7 Credits
This course provides an overview to the anatomical structures and physiology of the human body as well as their relation to the field and practice of massage therapy. Each body system is discussed in terms of the major anatomical structures and function including how each system participates in homeostasis of the body. Additionally, this course discusses major pathologies, including diseases’ definitions and causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and possible treatments. It will highlight the human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus and related risks. The course will explore common issues and changes that occur in each body system throughout the life span. Emphasis throughout the course will also be placed on medical terminology, kinesiology, and palpation. Students will be provided with the hands-on experience of palpating and assessing the musculoskeletal structures that they will be exposed to as massage therapy professionals. (Prerequisites: None).
MT102 Massage Modalities—6 Credits
This course offers a theoretical and practical approach to various massage modalities and therapies used by massage practitioners. It will introduce students to the massage profession, the basic differences in massage systems, and the scope of practice for various professionals in the field. Students will learn and apply massage techniques as they practice and perform various bodywork assessments and therapies. Lecture, demonstration, and practical application are extensive. This course will also include sanitation, safety, and hygiene for the massage therapy profession. Students will be prepared to set up a massage table, instruct client in preparation procedures, drape the client properly, select equipment and supplies, and interpret assessment information. Theory and practice of human communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal communication and concepts are also addressed in this course. (Prerequisites: None).
MT103 Spa Therapies—2 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding of the basic skills and knowledge needed by massage therapists working in the spa industry. Students will be introduced to various complementary techniques used in massage practice, including possible career paths in spas. They will practice and perform exfoliation procedures and specialized methods such as body-wraps and stone massage. This course covers physiological responses as well as aspects of hydrotherapy and the application of thermotherapy and cryotherapy. Students will also study various carrier and essential oils and their effects on the physical and psychological well-being of clients. (Prerequisites: None).
MT104 Sports Massage—3 Credits
This course will focus on injury prevention, increased performance levels and pre- and post-massage techniques for the athletic client. The massage practitioner may also use them in combination with other massage techniques to enhance the athlete's efficiency. Sports specific movement, stretching principles, flexibility, and muscle energy techniques will be addressed. (Prerequisites: MT101 & MT102).
MT105 Clinical Massage—3 Credits
This course is designed to teach students assessment techniques in evaluating posture, muscle imbalance, and movement dysfunction patterns. Students will be able to identify, palpate, and treat trigger points within the muscular system to restore function. They will also be introduced to pain referral patterns of trigger points. Students will learn how to integrate these techniques into a general wellness massage or utilize the techniques for clients’ pain management. This course will aim to enhance the students’ skills of palpation, practitioner body mechanics, and practitioner self-care through more advanced massage techniques such as neuromuscular, deep tissue, and lymphatic drainage. (Prerequisites: MT101 & MT102).
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