Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

Our 900-hour course of study is designed to give students exposure to a broad variety of
massage modalities. We strive to teach students the balance between technique, caring
for others and self care. HACC’s massage therapy program objectives are to:
• Provide a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and
how it is affected by massage.
• Provide a broad scope of training in massage therapy modalities.
• Help students develop optimal work habits and safe practices.
• Develop professional standards and a commitment to ethics.
• Develop effective communication skills for use with clients and other
healthcare professionals.
• Prepare graduates to assume the responsibilities of a professional massage therapist.
• Prepare graduates for Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Develop technological literacy to use massage industry technologies.
Student/Teacher Ratio
The maximum student/teacher ratio in the lab is 12:1 to ensure individual attention and
skill assessment. In the classroom, the ratio is 26:1. The maximum number of students
per class is 26.

CLASS TIMES
Full-time day classes*
• Begin in September.
• Meets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Part-time evening/weekend classes*
• Begin in January
• Meets 5:30-9:30 p.m. four nights a week, plus 6 Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Student studio hours are in addition to classroom times.