1. TCL’s Massage Therapy Program Information

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

3. Massage Therapy Denise Van Nostran, LMT, NCTMB Program Director Accredited: (SCCHE) Accredited: (SCCHE) South Carolina Commission on Higher Education South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Fall entry only Fall entry only Certificate program Certificate program 3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer) 3 semesters (fall, spring, and graduate end of summer) Accept 12-14 students Accept 12-14 students Eligible for national certification exam to become licensed. Eligible for national certification exam to become licensed. Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

4. Deadline for Application to Massage Therapy Program Fall 2013 entry Fall 2013 entry April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013

5. How Do I Begin? 1. 1. Apply to the college Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort New River Campus in Bluffton Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton Online at www.tcl.edu.www.tcl.edu Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance into a health science program 2. 2. Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort Admissions Office High school or GED certificate All college Assure these transcripts are also on file in the Division of Health Sciences. 3. 3. Apply for Financial Aid

6. I’ve never been to College! Placement test – COMPASS 1. 1. Make appointment to take Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort Call (843) 525-8344 New River Campus in Bluffton Call (843) 470-6024 Hampton Campus in Hampton Call (803) 943-4262 2. 2. Tests English Math Reading 3. 3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete 4. 4. Get results immediately Establishes readiness for college courses

7. I’ve been to college! Do I need to take the COMPASS? A grade of a “C” or better in College English and college math (algebra) College English and college math (algebra) OR OR History/Psychology and college math (algebra) History/Psychology and college math (algebra) MAY NOT need to take COMPASS! MAY NOT need to take COMPASS!

8. Is there a time limit on College courses? Math and Science have 5 year time limit

9. What is next? Advising appointment Advising appointment Call (843) 525-8267 Call (843) 525-8267 Bring Compass results (if applicable) Bring Compass results (if applicable) Determine curriculum readiness Determine curriculum readiness May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success Bring College transcripts (if applicable) Bring College transcripts (if applicable) Evaluate courses for transfer Evaluate courses for transfer Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 or greater

10. Application Checklist Complete health science program checklist Complete health science program checklist Sign application checklist Sign application checklist Turn signed application checklist into the Division of Health Sciences for program specific application process. Turn signed application checklist into the Division of Health Sciences for program specific application process. Meet the published application deadline date. Meet the published application deadline date.

11. Let’s Wrap It Up! Let’s Wrap It Up!

12. Tie Up the Loose Ends 1. Apply to TCL 2. Request ALL official transcripts be sent to TCL Admissions office a) Assure copies have been sent to the Division of Health Sciences 3. Meet with Health Science advisor 4. Apply by published deadline

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