Progression Requirements

The standard passing mark in each course is 50% (equivalent to a D grade or 1.0 grade points) unless otherwise stated. Certain courses require minimums greater than 50% and/or have mandatory components to achieve a passing grade.

Students are required to complete any pre-requisites before enrolling in a course. Failing a course with a co-requisite may require repeating both courses.

Students are expected to achieve, each academic term a Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) of at least 2.0 to remain in Good Academic Standing. Students who do not achieve the minimum TGPA will be placed on either Conditional or Probationary Standing. Continued unsatisfactory academic performance may require the student to be placed on suspension or debarment.

1. A “C” grade is required for satisfactory completion of all courses within the Massage Therapy Program, including College Communication (COMM) and General Education (GNED) courses.

2. All courses that have a lab component will have dual means of evaluation. In order to pass these courses, the student must achieve a minimum of a ‘C’ grade (60%) in both the theory and clinical components of the course AND successfully complete a minimum of 85% of the clinical competencies.

 Sequence

The sequence of experience in the Massage Therapy Program requires that certain courses be completed satisfactorily before proceeding to other courses.

The following indicates these requirements:

a) All THER courses of a semester must be successfully completed prior to beginning the next semester.

b) If you register in the 2-year program, you must graduate in the 2-year program. There is no opportunity to switch into the 3-year program.

c) Promotion from course to course is governed by the prerequisites stated for the individual courses.

d) All courses in the Massage Therapy Program must be satisfactorily completed for eligibility for graduation from Centennial College and for writing the Registration Examination required by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

All College Communication & General Education courses must be completed by the end of Semester 5 successfully with a ‘C’ grade.  This will allow for an early graduation audit plus assist in determining eligibility for registration examinations.  Failure to comply will result in delay of eligibility for registration examinations

Graduation Requirements

Students must pass all courses on the model route and any other program requirements, including experiential learning (e.g., co-operative education, field/clinical placements, etc.), in order to graduate.

Students must also achieve an overall program Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to be eligible to graduate.

Students must have completed at least 25% of the program at Centennial College, excluding prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit (TCR).

Students must complete the requirements of the program in effect at the time of graduation unless the Dean or designate approves alternative arrangements in writing. This requirement includes any changes made to future semesters during the student’s studies but does not include changes in semesters that have already been completed unless required for the future semester courses.

Students must complete a minimum of 330 hours of faculty-supervised, massage therapy to the public.  This is completed and tracked as part of the clinic and outreach courses.