Palm Springs Massage School at Kaplan College
Start Your Massage Therapy Career in Palm Springs, CA!
Located just minutes from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is often referred to as the "Playground of the Stars." Formerly Maric College, this Palm Springs campus is now operated by Kaplan College, a leader in massage therapy education and training.
Any important decision is accompanied by important questions, and attending massage therapy school is no different. How much will it cost? How long does it take? How do I start? Can I get financial aid? Get the information you need, and the answers you're looking for.
Below is just some basic information about Kaplan College's massage therapy program, but if you really want to learn more, fill out the short questionnaire and a representative from the school will contact you answer any additional questions about how to apply, costs, financial aid, entrance requirements, and scholarship availability.
Kaplan College
2475 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
About Kaplan College
Kaplan College was created in 1937, when its parent company, Kaplan Inc., bought a business training school known as the American Institute of Commerce and changed it over to its new name. Kaplan Inc. owns and operates over 64 different schools around the United States, and it also offers a variety of online training programs. Kaplan College campuses can be found in Maryland, Ohio, Washington, Wisconsin, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, and Nevada.
The school's vocational training courses are offered in the fields of business, computers, legal studies, and health care. The Palm Springs, CA campus offers a number of degree options, including a Diploma in Massage Therapy.
Graduates of all the programs may be eligible to sit for the relevant national and state certification exams, but the school does not guarantee eligibility or a passing score.
Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Kaplan College massage therapy program is a 36-week class leading to a diploma in Massage Therapy. Graduates are qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work.
The curriculum is broken into six modules and includes 370 hours of theory, 290 hours of laboratory skill practice and 60 hours of clinical practice. Students learn Shiatsu, Swedish massage, Eastern and sports massage, and other techniques and therapies.
Accreditation
As an educational institution, Kaplan College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. It does not have regional accreditation, so the transfer of credits to another educational institution outside of the Kaplan name may be difficult.
Faculty
All faculty members are chosen for their experience in the field. They are expected to share their knowledge of the "hows and whys" of working in a real medical office in order to give students a competitive edge in the job market. Class sizes are kept small to allow instructors to work directly with students to help accomplish these goals.
Facilities
The Palm Springs campus of Kaplan College is in the western part of the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. The campus is in a popular shopping district and is conveniently located adjacent to the Palm Springs Mall. The area is also close to many parks and recreational facilities including a golf course, tennis courts, and a baseball stadium.
Financial Aid
Kaplan College participates in a number of Federal, State and private financial aid programs. Students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and to meet with a Financial Aid representative prior to entering into an educational contract.
Going to School in Palm Springs, CA
To attend massage school in Palm Springs is to attend school in the fabled “Playground of the Stars.” The proximity to Los Angeles and the abundance of resorts and golf courses has made Palm Springs a favorite destination for the rich and famous.
Palm Springs is a desert city located in the Coachella Valley which is enclosed by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the west.
As a result Palm Springs features a warm, dry climate with only 6-inces of rain on average each year. The climate attracted many retirees to the area in the 1970s and as a result the city grew from an exclusive vacation destination to a year-round community.
The city's economy is based primarily on tourism, real estate, health care, shopping and gambling. There are quite a few festivals, major conventions and international events.
Palm Springs features a number of very exclusive hotels and resorts. The quest by residents and visitors for rest and relaxation in the poshest surroundings offers many opportunities for massage therapists. Of course, living in a city where leisure is the primary focus results in a variety of leisure activities including recreation areas and many fine restaurants.
More Information
If you are interested in this program and would like to find out more, please request information from Kaplan College - Palm Springs, CA.
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