Dear Prospective Student:
We are pleased that you have shown an interest in the Massage Therapy Program at Pearl River Community College. Applications submitted after the July 31st deadline will be waitlisted and considered only if a spot becomes available. Please follow the steps below to ensure that your application is complete.
The following items must be submitted on or before July 31, 2024:
- You must eScript, mail to the address below or attach to your application an Official High School/GED transcript and official transcripts from all previous colleges attended.
- Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 16 (an 18 or higher is preferred) and attach the ACT document to your application.
Pearl River Community College
Office of Admissions
101 Highway 11 North
Poplarville, MS 39470
You will find the PRCC Massage Therapy Program Application here.
Credentials
The Massage Therapy Program is a 12-month course of study beginning in the fall and ending in the summer. There are two-degree options: Technical Degree or with additional academic coursework, Associate Degree of Applied Science. The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam, (MBLEx), will be taken after passing and completion of the program. Upon passing the national examination, an application must be submitted to the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy. After all requirements are met, the MSBMT will review the application. More information can be found on www.msbmt.ms.gov.
Admission Requirements*
In addition to completing the steps above, applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Be graduates of an accredited high school or the equivalent and be 18 years of age before the start of the program.
- Have a minimum ACT score of 16, preferred ACT score is 18 or higher
- Additionally, selection for admission into the Massage Therapy Program is based on the successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, and slot availability.
Applicants with the highest ACT and GPA will be invited for personal interviews. Applicants will be selected based on the following:
- Knowledge of the massage therapy field and duties of a massage therapist
- Interest in becoming a massage therapist
- Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
All statements related to admission criteria or announcements of present policies are subject to revisions.
Any advice given by the Massage Therapy Program regarding coursework does not ensure acceptance into the program.
Please note, if you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email concerning the dates and times of interviews.
*Application submission and/or meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Post Acceptance Requirements
Upon acceptance into the Massage Therapy program, the applicant must:
- Complete CPR training for healthcare providers with an AED component
- Complete a felony background check
- Complete a drug screening
