Miller-Motte Technical College - Charleston

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Associate Of Applied Science Degree Program
The educational objective of the program is the associate of applied science degree. The vocational objective of the program is to provide the graduate with a broad business and academic background on which to pursue entrepreneurial pursuits in the spa/healing arts and allied health fields, as well as the necessary medical/clinical skills to perform the duties of a massage therapist.

Diploma Program
Massage Therapy modalities with emphasis on wellness, pathology, and massage protocols. The objective is to give the student the knowledge necessary to develop massage protocol and perform an extensive therapeutic massage with focus on whole body wellness. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a diploma and is prepared for an entry level position as a Massage Therapist. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

ESTHETICS TECHNOLOGY
Certificate Program
The program objective is to give the student the knowledge necessary to develop manipulative skills for entry level into the Esthetics profession. Course work includes instruction in professional development, bacteriology, sanitation and disinfection, skin structure, diseases and disorders, facials, aromatherapy, body treatments, microdermabrasion, various phases of Esthetics technology, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

COSMETOLOGY
Certificate Program
The cosmetology program is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/art principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. Miller-Motte?s advanced approach provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills and knowledge that can lead to an entry-level career in the field of Cosmetology, in hair sculpture and design, color and perming, as well as nails and skin.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Certificate Program
The program objective is to give the student the knowledge necessary to develop manipulative skills for entry level into the Nail Technology profession and to help prepare graduates to qualify to sit for the South Carolina State Board licensing examination. Course work includes instruction in professional development, bacteriology, sanitation and disinfection, nail structure, diseases and disorders, natural nails, artificial nails, pedicures, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.