TCL Health Science Programs: Massage Therapy Information Presentation 2016

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TCL Massage Therapy
Program Information

TCL Division of
Health Science Program
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Certificate in Health Science
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Major: Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Denise Van Nostran, LMT, NCTMB
Program Director
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Accredited:
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Fall entry only
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Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Certificate program
3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer)

Accepts 12-14 students annually
Eligible for Massage and Bodywork
Licensing Examination (MBLEx)

Deadline
for Application to Massage Therapy
Program
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Fall 2016 entry
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April 19, 2016

How Do I Begin?
1. Apply to the college
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Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort
New River Campus in Bluffton
Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton
Online, www.tcl.edu
Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance into a
health science program

2. Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort
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Admissions Office

High school or GED certificate
All college

3. Apply for Financial Aid
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Complete FAFSA online, www.tcl.edu

I’ve never been to College!
Placement test – COMPASS
1. Make appointment
• Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort
Call 843-470-8400 or email testingcenter@tcl.edu
• New River Campus in Bluffton, call (843) 470-6002
• Hampton Campus in Hampton, call (803) 943-4262

2. Tests
• English
• Math
• Reading
3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete
4. Get results immediately
• Establishes readiness for college courses

I’ve been to college!
Do I need to take the COMPASS?
If you have grade of a “C” or better in
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College English and college math (algebra) OR
History/Psychology and college math (algebra)

you MAY NOT need to take COMPASS! 

Cumulative GPA ≥ 2.25 is required

Is there a time limit for transferring
College courses?

Math and Science have a
5 year time limit

What is next?
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Advising appointment
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Bring Compass results
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Call (843) 525-8267

(if applicable)

Determine curriculum readiness
May need to take college courses to evaluate
academic success

Bring College transcripts
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(if applicable)

Evaluate courses for transfer
Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater

Application Checklist
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Submit receipt of application payment fee
Complete health science program checklist
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Sign application checklist
Turn signed application checklist in to your
advisor in the Division of Health Sciences for
program specific application process

Meet the published application deadline

Let’s Wrap It Up! 

Tie Up the Loose Ends
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Apply to TCL
Request ALL official transcripts be sent
to TCL Admissions office
Meet with Health Science advisor
Apply by published deadline

Questions?
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Email mosullivan@tcl.edu
Call 843-525-8267 to schedule
an appointment
Thank you for your interest
in the TCL Massage Therapy Program

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