Career program
Massage Therapy
A 500-hour program combining classroom instruction, hands-on technique, professional foundations, and supervised internship experience.
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Learn the craft.
Build your career.
Hands-on education in massage therapy and cosmetology, plus advanced continuing education for massage professionals.
3Training paths
PlanoTexas campus
Hands-onCareer preparation
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Programs for new careers and continued growth
Begin professional training or deepen the skills you already use in practice.
Career program
Cosmetology
Career-focused education in beauty and personal care, including hair, nails, skin care fundamentals, sanitation, client service, and salon readiness.
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Advanced Massage Therapy
Advanced hands-on and theory education for massage professionals, with prenatal massage, sports massage, and applied clinical decision-making.
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Learn the science. Practice the craft. Prepare for the profession.
American Career Academy’s program combines massage technique, anatomy and movement sciences, health and safety, Texas laws, business practices, and supervised clinical experience.
Texas massage school license MS1116
125hours
Swedish Massage Therapy Techniques
Hands-on foundational techniques and professional application.
75hours
Massage Therapy Theory & Manipulation
Principles, effects, contraindications, and safe practice.
50hours
Anatomy
Body structures and systems relevant to massage therapy.
25hours
Physiology
How body systems function and respond to therapeutic touch.
50hours
Kinesiology
Movement, muscles, joints, and applied body mechanics.
40hours
Pathology
Conditions, precautions, and appropriate massage decisions.
20hours
Hydrotherapy
Safe therapeutic uses of heat, cold, and water.
45hours
Laws, Rules, Business & Ethics
Texas requirements, professional conduct, and business practices.
20hours
Health, Hygiene, First Aid & CPR
Sanitation, universal precautions, safety, and emergency readiness.
50hours
Supervised Internship
40 client-massage hours plus 10 clinic-office hours, completed in person.
Complete program500 hours
Cosmetology program
Turn creativity and care into professional skill
Build a practical foundation in beauty services, client care, sanitation, and salon professionalism through guided instruction and hands-on learning.
Request cosmetology informationProgram areas
- Hair design, styling, and care
- Nail care and service fundamentals
- Skin care and facial fundamentals
- Sanitation, safety, and professional practices
- Client consultation and salon readiness
Contact admissions for the current curriculum, total hours, tuition, schedule, start dates, admission requirements, and school catalog.
Advanced massage therapy · continuing education
Expand your technique. Deepen your understanding.
$1,250125 total course hours
75hours
Advanced Massage Therapy
Advanced hands-on application, technique refinement, prenatal massage, sports massage, positioning, body mechanics, and client-centered session planning.
50hours
Advanced Theory
Applied anatomy and kinesiology, precautions and contraindications, assessment concepts, professional decision-making, and safe adaptation of massage sessions.
Designed for steady progress
A consistent weekday schedule
Students complete all 450 classroom hours before beginning the 50-hour supervised internship.
ClassroomMonday–Friday9:00 AM–2:00 PM
InternshipMonday–Friday3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Class periods include 50 minutes of instruction and a 10-minute break. Breaks may be combined by the instructor, but class is not dismissed before 2:00 PM.
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After classroom completion
Supervised internship
40hours of in-person client massage
10hours of in-person clinic-office experience
All internship hours are completed onsite under the supervision of a licensed instructor.
Clear costs. No surprises.
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Choose a single payment or a four-payment, no-interest plan.
Program tuition
$4,160
- Enrollment fee$100
- TDLR student permit fee$25
- Required textbooksPurchased separately
Pay tuition in one payment and the $100 enrollment fee is waived.
Four-payment plan · no interest
Paid before the final quarter of training
At enrollment$1,285
Month 2$1,000
Month 3$1,000
Month 4$1,000
Total including fees$4,285
Required learning materials
Three textbooks support your studies
Books are not included in tuition. Listed prices are the school’s current expected costs.
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Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice
$12502
Trail Guide to the Body
$7503
Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists
$90Estimated textbook total$290
Learn from licensed professionals
Faculty committed to practical instruction
ACA instructors may teach any program subject and supervise internship activities. CPR classes are provided through the local fire department.
Lydia Pape
Program Director
MI4181Kathleen Clinton
Instructor
MI1823James Kennedy
Instructor
MI01328Jennifer Lovitt
Instructor
MI3292Good to know
Program details
How are missed hours made up?
Makeup instruction during regular class time has no fee. Private makeup sessions are $25 per hour, per instructor, and may be shared by more than one student.
When does internship begin?
Students begin internship only after completing all 450 required classroom hours.
Are books included?
No. Three required textbooks are purchased separately. The current expected total is $290.
How can I get the complete school catalog?
Email the school to request the current catalog, enrollment information, upcoming start dates, and all applicable school policies.
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Let’s talk about your next training path.
Contact American Career Academy for massage therapy, cosmetology, advanced massage continuing education, upcoming dates, and the current school catalog.