CalUMS - Associate of Science in Bodyworks

Associate's Degree Program

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Associate's of Science in BodyWorks (A.S.B.W.)

The goal of the Associate of Science in Bodyworks program is to provide quality educational curriculum with hands-on training to assist students to become competent bodyworks practitioners and therapists. To accomplish this goal, the objectives of the program are as follows:

To provide students with the knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of bodyworks.
To equip the students with a variety of bodyworks techniques and modalities safely, ethically, and effectively.
To enable the students to provide exercise and nutritional advisements to clientele for the maintenance of health.
To prepare the students to develop and manage a bodyworks business.
To provide opportunities for the students to collaborate with other healthcare providers.

In order to achieve the Associate Degree, following units must be completed;

General Education	Major Course	Elective Course	Total
24	63	8	95

A.S.Bodyworks Course Requirements

CalUMS requires 24 units of general education courses, 63 units of major courses and 8 units of electives for students to achieve Associate Degree in Bodyworks. Following are the course requirements for the Associate Degree:

General Education Courses (6 courses, 24 units)
CE 101 College English	4 Units
HA 103 Art Appreciation	4 Units
SB 131 Introduction to Psychology	4 Units
SB 181 Mental Health/Mental Hygiene	4 Units
ST 101 General Biology	4 Units
ST 121 Nutrition	4 Units
Major Courses (18 courses, 63 units)
BW 200 Foundations of Bodyworks	4 Units
BW 201 Introduction to Meridians & Zang/Fu	4 Units
BW 202 Anatomy & Physiology of Musculoskeletal Systems	4 Units
BW 203 Anatomy & Physiology of Internal Systems	4 Units
BW 204 Introduction to Kinesiology	4 Units
BW 210 Acupressure	4 Units
BW 211 Tui-Na	4 Units *
BW 212 Therapeutic Massage & Techniques - Swedish Massage	4 Units*
BW 213 Therapeutic Massage & Techniques - Shiatsu & Thai Massage	4 Units *
BW 214 Therapeutic Massage & Techniques - Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage & Trigger Point Therapy	4 Units*
BW 215 Hand & Foot Reflexology	4 Units*
BW 216 Special Modalities of Bodyworks	4 Units*
BW 217 Exercise Rehabilitation	4 Units
BW 220 Clinical Applications of Bodyworks	2 Units*
BW 221 Healthcare Management & Collaborations	2 Units
BW 222 Nutritional Healing	4 Units
BW 230 Public Safety, Ethical & Legal Issues	2 Units
BW 231 CPR & First Aid	1 Units
Elective Courses (Choose any one (2) course below.)
BW 240 Advanced Qi Gong	4 Units*
BW 241 Advanced Yoga	4 Units*
BW 242 Music & Sound Therapies	4 Units
BW 243 Introduction to Aromatherapy	4 Units
BW 244 Patient Behavior & Advising	4 Units
BW 245 Feng Shui Therapies	4 Units
BW 246 Spa Therapies	4 Units
BW 247 Sports Massage	4 Units
Total Courses	95 Units

* Course requires lab hours

Graduation Requirements

The A.S.Bodyworks is conferred upon completion of a minimum of ninety five (95) quarter units. The 95 quarter units shall be composed of 24 quarter units of general education courses, 63 quarter units of major courses, and 8 quarter units of elective courses. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required. The requirements can be summarized as follows:

Course	Units
General Education Courses	24 units
Major Courses	63 units
Electives	8 units
Total	95 units

Up to 40 quarter units (10 courses) of coursework can be accepted for transfer credits from another institution. At least 16 quarter units (4 courses) of Major Courses must be completed in residency at the California University of Management and Sciences. Deviations and substitutions for the requirements must be approved by the Academic Dean.