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CATALOG
EST 1972Effec$ve August 2019 – September 2020 Version 19.1 The policies and procedures outlined in this EWC Catalog supersede those in any previous EWC publica,on, including the Catalog, Academic Policies and Procedures, Student Handbook and Course Materials EWC Catalog v19.1
WELCOME TO EAST WEST COLLEGE TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO EAST WEST COLLEGE 1
Welcome to East West College, an outstanding place to start your career as a OUR CAMPUS 2
massage therapist! We have grown a lot since our start in 1972, but we give our OUR CITY 3
students genuine personal care and educa6onal excellence. When you come to our OUR CLINIC 4
space in the heart of downtown Portland, you will immediately feel at home and OUR PEOPLE 4
Management Team 4
experience the difference our facility offers. Our dedica6on to excellence is shown Administra,ve Staff 4
by its accredita6on by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accredita6on Faculty 4
(COMTA). Welcome to a great place to learn and succeed!
OUR PROGRAM 8
Massage Courses 9
– David J. Slawson, East West College Owner and Director Science Courses 10
Professional Development Courses 10
Elec,ve Courses 11
Program Schedule 12
ADMISSIONS 15
Applying For Admission 15
O U R MI S S I O N ACCR ED ITATIO N Interna,onal Applicants 16
Veterans Benefits 16
The mission of East West College is to East West College's curriculum was approved
ENROLLING AND REGISTERING 16
educate and enrich our community through in 1997 by the Commission on Massage Therapy Enrollment Status 16
the art and science of massage. To fulfill this Accredita6on (COMTA), which was then a Registra,on 16
Orienta,on 17
mission, the college provides comprehensive division of the American Massage Therapy FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 17
training in the arts and sciences required to Associa6on (AMA). In 2002, COMTA was Tui,on, Fees & Addi,onal Expenses 17
pass massage board exams and begin recognized by the U.S. Department of Educa6on Payment Methods 19
Late Payments & Interest 19
prac6cing massage. as an approved accredi6ng agency of massage Federal Financial Aid 19
therapy schools and programs. With this Free Applica,on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 19
OUR CORE IDENTITY
Outside Scholarships 20
approval, East West became eligible to Cancella,on and Refund Policies 20
In our interac6ons with all members of the par6cipate in federal student aid programs. STUDENT SERVICES 22
community, the staff and faculty of East West As a COMTA-accredited school, the college has Dean of Students 22
Registrar 23
College strive to model a7ributes that are been carefully examined by an organiza6on Changes in Enrollment Status 24
essen6al to success for professional massage that iden6fies and acknowledges educa6onal ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 25
A-endance 25
therapists. These include: communica6ng ins6tu6ons and programs for achieving and Assignments 26
clearly and respec5ully; engaging in cri6cal maintaining a level of quality, performance, and Tests 26
thinking; being crea6ve problem solvers; integrity based on educa6onal and professional Grades 26
Course Evalua,ons 27
having clear and appropriate boundaries; and standards. East West is one of only four massage Clock Hours 27
being warm, open and nurturing. colleges on the West Coast accredited by COMTA. Academic Credits 27
Sa,sfactory Academic Progress 27
Academic Proba,on and Dismissal 28
OU R HISTO RY LICE NSIN G AN D APP ROVALS Academic Appeals 28
East West College was founded in 1972 as the East West College’s program is licensed by the NON-ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 29
Professional Conduct 29
Midway School of Massage. In 1981, David Oregon Higher Educa6on Coordina6ng Professional Ethics 29
Slawson bought and renamed that college as Commission and is also approved by the Sexual Harassment 29
Non-Discrimina,on 29
a part of his commitment to healing the following: Conflict Resolu,on 29
environment. Under his direc6on, the college • Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Non-Academic Warning, Proba,on and Dismissal 29
Drug and Alcohol Abuse 30
thrived, expanding into ever larger facili6es • Oregon Voca6onal Rehabilita6on Division Complaint Procedure 30
throughout Portland. In July 2019 the school • Oregon Commission for the Blind GRADUATION & LICENSING 31
Gradua,on 31
moved to a newly remodeled space in • US Department of Immigra6on and Licensing Requirements 31
downtown Portland. Our goal in our new Naturaliza6on Comple,on and Placement 31
home is to provide an accessible, beau6ful, • US Department of Veterans Affairs ALUMNI SERVICES 31
Placement Assistance 31
safe environment in which to nurture the • Na6onal Cer6fica6on Board for Con,nuing Educa,on 31
healers of our future. Therapeu6c Massage and Bodywork Program Elec,ves 31
Campus Store 31
(NCBTMB) – Assigned School
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 32
EWC Catalog v19.1 1OUR CAMPUS
East West College’s space was designed with our carbon footprint by taking advantage of footprint. We also employ natural cleaning
your learning experience in mind. Classrooms the plen6ful public transporta6on op6ons. products, energy-saving ligh6ng, reusable air
have modern, top quality tables and filters, and low-flow plumbing fixtures.
equipment. There are open areas with abundant SUSTAI NAB ILITY By making our campus as sustainable as
natural light where students can gather on East West College’s culture is one of possible, we have created a culture that gives
breaks. The library has reading, listening, and mindfulness and connectedness. As you learn students the peace of mind that comes with
viewing materials, and there is a study area about the human body, you will naturally gaining an educa6on in a healthy
with computers for student use. The Student become more aware of the environment’s environment.
Clinic is a warm and suppor6ve environment effects on health.
where you can prac6ce the skills you’ve To support this, the college is commi7ed to C L A S S RO O MS
learned in class. There is a full-service café in sustainability and uses recycling, compos6ng Small student-to-teacher ra6os allow for a
the building, 24/7 security, covered bicycle and post-consumer recycled products more in6mate and hands-on educa6on while
parking, and an ideal opportunity to reduce whenever possible to minimize our carbon large classrooms with plenty of natural light
2 EWC Catalog v19.1provide ample learning space. The Student Lounge that stretches along the perimeter of
Clinic is where you can gain prac6cal the building bringing in plenty of natural light
knowledge by applying your skills to the where students can study, relax, and socialize
public in a spacious and peaceful se8ng. between classes. There is also a kitchen area
with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and sink
L I BR A RY so students can prepare food.
East West College’s library contains a wide
selec6on of the books and materials needed CAMPUS STORE
for all massage therapy training program The store serves as a resource for students,
courses, as well as several computers for alumni, and Portland massage professionals.
student use. It also has a variety of other We carry massage tables and accessories,
massage and bodywork books, journals, massage oils and lo6ons, massage tools,
magazines, videos and CDs for student use. learning aids and posters. You can also find
Library holdings are updated each term to the required and recommended textbooks
reflect the diversity of literature on massage for all of our courses, in addi6on to books
therapy and bodywork. used in our CE classes. We are happy to
accommodate special orders, and offer a 10%
STUDENT LOUNGE discount on massage-related items to EWC
East West College has a comfortable Student alumni in good standing.
OUR CITY
Located at the confluence of the Willame7e SUR ROU NDE D BY N ATURA L B EAUTY
and mighty Columbia Rivers, in a valley Venture just one hour outside of the city and
formed between the Coast Range and the you can be skiing the year-round slopes on
spectacular Cascade Mountains, and only Mt. Hood, windsurfing world-class waves in
sixty miles from the beaches of the Pacific, the Columbia Gorge or hiking old-growth
Portland strikes a perfect balance between forests in the region’s numerous state and
the ameni6es of city living and accessibility to na6onal parks.
the pris6ne natural world that surrounds it.
SUSTAI NAB LE TR AN SPORTATION
A D I V E RS E U RB A N A R EA Want to explore the city’s many unique
East West College is located on the edge of neighborhoods or need to get to class but
Portland’s University District, a vibrant and don’t have a car? Aside from its renowned bike
diverse neighborhood that is also home to infrastructure, Portland also has one of the
Portland State University. Within steps, na6on’s top-rated public transporta6on systems,
students can find food trucks and a farmers’ and East West College is located in the center of
market, art galleries, museums, theaters and downtown’s transit mall.
shops, including Powell’s Books. Just a few
blocks away is the Tom McCall Waterfront Streetcar. Bordering East West College on
Park along the Willame7e River, which Market Street is the Portland Streetcar. With
contains paths for walking and biking, and stops in the Pearl District, on Northwest 21st,
hosts several cultural and music fes6vals at Portland State University and in the inner-
throughout the year. Within a few miles, you Southeast industrial district, the Streetcar
can visit Forest Park, one of the largest urban offers an easy, relaxed ride to many of the
forests in the U.S. and Mill Ends Park, at two city’s vibrant communi6es.
square feet, the smallest park in the world.
EWC Catalog v19.1 3Light Rail. TriMet’s MAX light rail system is and clearly marked signage, naviga6ng the
an above ground light rail that connects the city by bike can be as easy and efficient as
city’s outlying neighborhoods and suburbs driving a car. Students have easy access to
through its five lines: Blue, Red, Green, on-street bike routes and motor vehicle-
Yellow and Orange. The five lines currently restricted bike paths that can safely connect
serve the ci6es of Gresham, Clackamas, them to almost anywhere in the city, and to
Hillsboro, Beaverton and Milwaukie, with secure bike parking in our building.
stops at many loca6ons throughout Portland.
The Green, Yellow and Orange lines stop Bus. As close to East West College as both
virtually at our door; the Blue and Red lines the MAX and the Streetcar, the region’s
stop several blocks to the north. extensive public bus system, TriMet, has
frequent service to prac6cally anywhere in
Bicycle. With hundreds of miles of the Portland-Metro area, with buses stopping
designated bike routes, brightly painted lanes within blocks of the school every 15 minutes.
OUR CLINIC
East West College operates a Student Clinic gradua6on apply the techniques and skills
where clients can experience a variety of they have learned in their East West
massage techniques at affordable prices from program. Appointments are typically
current students. available in the day and evening and the cost
Experienced instructors supervise the is minimal so clients are usually abundantly
Student Clinic where students close to available for this excellent service.
OUR PEOPLE
M AN AG E ME NT TEAM Director of Financial Aid, Ana Dugan; Dean of
East West College is managed by a President Students, Tina Smith, LMT, BS; and Registrar,
and an Oversight Commi7ee. The Oversight Jan Sto7, BFA.
Commi7ee consists of the college’s Director
and President, David Slawson, BS; the FACULTY
Director of Opera6ons, Edie Moll; and the East West College’s excellent faculty supports
Director of Educa6on, Erika Baern, LMT, MA. the college’s mission by providing expert and
The Management Team supports its mission compassionate teaching skills in a learning
by carefully administering day-to-day East environment that fosters each student’s
West opera6ons as well as performing personal and professional growth. Instructors
strategic and long term planning. are hired for their professional training and
exper6se as well as their teaching ability.
AD MI NISTR ATIVE STAFF Bodywork instructors have a minimum of two
The college’s administra6ve staff supports its years of educa6on and prac6ce in the subject
mission by offering highly competent and they teach. Science instructors have a
compassionate services. It includes our university degree in science or a health-
Assistant Director of Educa6on, Jamie Fields, related field or appropriate undergraduate
ND; Dean of Admissions, Lori Johnson; coursework.
4 EWC Catalog v19.1OUR PEOPLE
All East West College instructors con6nually aromatherapy and stone massage. Sarah has since 2001. Her approach to massage
strive to inspire excellence and provide an worked in a variety of massage se8ngs, integrates both subtle, more sensi6ve
environment that encourages student including her own prac6ce focusing on injury therapies like craniosacral and lympha6c
success. They are warm, caring, recovery, chronic illness management, on-site drainage and more physical Swedish-style and
compassionate, well trained and experienced. and outcall massage, spa therapies and deep 6ssue techniques. Mary became a
geriatric massage. She is inspired by the massage educator in 2004 and has been a
Dusty Bodeen, LMT, LAc Dusty grew up in dynamic power of massage to facilitate part of East West College’s faculty since 2007,
Springfield, Oregon and was a three-sport healing of the body, mind, heart and spirit. A teaching courses ranging from introductory
athlete whose sports career was cut short by perpetual student of the human body and of science and techniques to advanced
a devasta6ng collarbone injury playing varsity human rela6onships, Sarah hopes to inspire modali6es. She feels that teaching at East
football. A&er gradua6on from the University in her students the same passion for learning, West College is a unique and wonderful
of Oregon, Dusty le& for an adventure in New discovery and service. opportunity to share with students both the
Zealand, living and working at a retreat center science and the art of this amazing field.
where he began medita6ng, doing yoga and Danielle Engles, ND Danielle is a board-
receiving massage therapy for his old injury. cer6fied primary care physician who earned Kevin Hilbert, BS, MS Kevin is a graduate
A&er years of pain, Dusty finally found relief her medical degree from Na6onal College of of Indiana University in Bloomington. He
and a new dream was born – living a life Natural Medicine. She believes in trea6ng the earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
dedicated to the healing of oneself and whole person and focuses on the root causes Kinesiology and also holds a minor in
others. of illness. Dr. Engles is trained in conven6onal psychology. He can be found on most
Today, Dusty is owner of Epiphany diagnos6c methods and specializes in natural weekends riding his road bike, hiking or
Acupuncture, LLC. He graduated from East therapeu6c modali6es such as nutri6on, backpacking, rock climbing, gardening, and
West College and from the Oregon College of botanical medicine, essen6al oils and talking to local farmers at the market. He has
Oriental Medicine. Dusty uses his enthusiasm Biotherapeu6c drainage. To help pa6ents experienced the posi6ve benefits of
for personal growth, massage and Eastern iden6fy their unique strengths and ac6vate consistent bodywork and encourages the
Philosophy to inspire and guide his students. their self-mo6va6on, she counsels with the monthly prac6ce to all. He loves the
Mo6va6onal Interviewing approach. She challenge of making science fun, and enjoys
Crystal Calanca, LMT Crystal is a 2008 enjoys working with women on hormone watching people learn and appreciate how
graduate of East West College. Her mission is balancing and skin care, and has a special complicated and amazing the body truly is.
to increase the health of her community affinity for trea6ng mental health in the teen
through massage therapy and encourage the popula6on. When she is not working, she Samuel Hobbs, BS, LMT Samuel has been
presence of compassionate touch in our enjoys cooking, yoga, and being outdoors an instructor of movement and athle6cs since
culture. In her private prac6ce in NE Portland, with her family. 2007, working with professional dancers,
she tailors her massage treatments to each athletes, and children, and is the current
unique client, blending Swedish, deep 6ssue, Jamie Fields, ND Jamie received her B.S. in Ar6s6c Director of the Portland based dance
and sports-focused massage, Tui Na (Chinese kinesiology and exercise science from Indiana company push/FOLD. U6lizing the
Massage), Thai massage and aromatherapy. University. She completed her Doctor of osteopathic methods of Visceral, Neural, and
She enjoys working with clients during their Naturopathic Medicine degree from Na6onal Vascular Manipula6on, Samuel's bodywork
reproduc6ve journeys, including infer6lity College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland. prac6ce specializes in working with deep-
support. “I love massage so much that I want Jamie is a primary care physician at Oregon seated condi6ons affec6ng the structure,
to tell everyone about it. It nourishes me just City Medical where she prac6ces family movement, balance, and pelvic health of his
as much as it nourishes my clients.” medicine. She teaches Anatomy, Physiology clients. Outside of the clinic, Samuel enjoys
& Pathology at East West College. Aside from sharing his passion for the human body as a
Sarah Davis, BA, LMT Sarah earned her BA medicine and teaching, Jamie spends her teaching assistant with the Barral Ins6tute,
with honors from Bard College and received 6me with her husband Kevin and their two and as an instructor of massage and
her massage therapy educa6on at Lane baby girls. bodywork with East West College,
Community College. Her professional endeavoring to inspire the next genera6ons
bodywork studies include geriatric massage, Mary Gunter, LMT Mary is a graduate of of manual therapists.
Thai massage, and Spa therapies such as East West College and has been prac6cing
EWC Catalog v19.1 5Linda Hunt, LMT Linda graduated from East Imuya McDaniel, LMT Imuya received a husband and cat, and heading out to the
West College in 1990 and has been a Licensed Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alaska Oregon coast whenever possible.
Massage Therapist since 1991. A&er gradua6on Fairbanks, where she studied music and
she held the posi6ons of Director of Admissions business. A&er gradua6ng from East West Carly Samish, LMT, LAc Carly is an
and Dean of Students before joining the faculty College, Imuya received her massage licenses acupuncturist, massage therapist, and
in 1993. Over the years she has taught intro- in both Oregon and Washington. She has educator based in Olympia, WA. She
ductory massage techniques and Polarity worked in a variety of massage businesses as graduated from East West College in 2003,
Therapy; she currently teaches Student Clinic. an employee and an independent contractor, and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
She took her advanced training in Polarity Therapy and has opened her own business, Rooted in 2016. In addi6on to clinical prac6ce, she
and earned her cer6fica6on of Associate Polarity Spruce Massage and Bodywork. She enjoys teaches workshops on gua sha and cupping,
Prac66oner through the American Polarity working with all clients, but has had extra writes about Chinese medicine, and provides
Therapy Associa6on in 1997. Linda has an eclec6c 6me and training working with MVAs, injuries, acupuncture and advocacy for hospice care.
prac6ce in SW Portland specializing in Polarity, chronic illness, athletes and prenatal massage. When not working, she is playing drums in
craniosacral therapy and shamanic prac6ces. Imuya believes that teaching the next massage various projects, exploring Olympia, and
She also mentors students in their journey therapists how to build the life they want spending 6me with friends and family.
toward understanding the subtle nuances of through massage is an incredible blessing.
being a bodyworker. Linda blends technique, Beyond her prac6ce and teaching, Imuya Renee Stenbjorn, BS, LMT Renee
knowledge, intui6on and a sense of fun to enjoys kayaking, hiking, dancing, reading and graduated from East West College in 2000 and
create a very posi6ve learning experience for listening to all people’s thoughts and ideas. has been prac6cing, teaching and researching
her students. in the field since then. She teaches all aspects
Stephanie O’Donnell-Peters, LTM, RYT of massage therapy science, crea6ng a fun
Marta Lange, BA, LMT Marta is a 1993 Stephanie is a 2010 graduate of East West and interac6ve learning environment focused
graduate of the Evergreen State College and a College. She holds a degree in Psychology and on the marvels and adapta6ons of the human
2007 graduate of East West College. Marta’s has been a licensed massage therapist since body. She is a classically trained anatomist
approach to bodywork is rooted in her study 2011 and a Yoga Teacher since 2014. Her through her studies of Anatomy &
and prac6ce of hatha yoga, medita6on, and prac6ce includes Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Neurobiology at the Medical College of
ecsta6c dance. She offers therapeu6c Tissue, Relaxa6on and Swedish massage, as Virginia and presented research at two
massage in her private prac6ce, specializing in well as spa-like add-ons. Stephanie loves to na6onal conferences. She also co-founded the
deep 6ssue and myofascial release. Marta bring humor and curiosity for students to Albuquerque School of Massage Therapy.
teaches a variety of courses from introductory explore and laugh in her classes whether Renee con6nues to prac6ce massage therapy,
to advanced techniques. those classes are in the Yoga studio or in the focusing on integrated Western modali6es
massage classroom. with a focus on pain reduc6on and recovery.
Kim Magraw, MS, LMT Kim is a graduate
of the Potomac Massage Training Ins6tute in Samantha Paque1e, LMT Samantha Pamela Sundin-Hart, MA, LMT Pamela is
Silver Spring, Maryland. He also holds a graduated from East West College in 2016. a 2003 graduate of East West College and
bachelor’s degree in biology from Colorado Since then, she has been prac6cing bodywork holds a Master’s Degree in Educa6on from
College and a master’s degree in Ecology from full-6me in spa, clinical and home office se8ngs. the University of California at Santa Barbara
Colorado State University. He is the owner of She con6nues to be fascinated by the human where she also worked in Student Services.
Concordia Wellness, a massage therapy studio body and the myriad of ways we can be healed Combining a passion for learning with
in northeast Portland. In addi6on to his through touch. She prac6ces a blend of Eastern experience both in busy clinics and private
private prac6ce, Kim volunteers with several and Western modali6es, including neuro- prac6ce as an LMT, Pamela’s courses are focused
Portland- based organiza6ons. He has muscular techniques, myofascial release, tui on her students ge8ng the most informa6on
advanced training in oncology massage and na, acupressure, cupping/gua sha, and Swedish and guidance possible while having fun. She
end-of-life caring touch. He believes that massage. She has also studied aromatherapy feels privileged to work with students along
ardor, devo6on, and achievement find root for the past nine years and enjoys incorpora6ng every step of their program at East West College,
and flourish when we live and work from our essen6al oils into her prac6ce when called for. teaching courses at every level from introductory
core values. Kim teaches Business for In her free 6me, Samantha enjoys listening to science and massage techniques through
Massage Therapists at EWC. spooky podcasts, spending 6me with her advanced techniques in the final terms.
6 EWC Catalog v19.1Lisa Ann VanAls0ne, BA, LMT Lisa Ann as the best model for op6mal wellness and College. She has been a licensed massage
graduated from East West College in 1998, pa6ent care. She loves teaching Anatomy, therapist since 2007 and, in her private
and earned a BA in Spanish from Portland Physiology and Pathology to massage therapy prac6ce, she specializes in Thai massage. She
State University in 2003. In addi6on to being a students and empowering them to work teaches Eastern and Energe6c Massage &
prac6cing massage therapist, Lisa Ann is also collabora6vely with other licensed natural Bodywork at EWC and is excited to share her
a Sto7 Pilates Cer6fied Instructor and a medicine providers. Her favorite ac6vi6es are passion for massage with others. When she’s
personal trainer. Her passion for healing and spending 6me with friends and family, nature not teaching or prac6cing massage, she loves
helping others translates into a crea6ve, walks, singing and herbal medicine making. traveling, reading, cooking, ea6ng, and
hands-on classroom environment. Lisa Ann Krista has been a faculty member at East West spending 6me with her family and friends.
joined the EWC faculty in 2006 and has taught College since 2015.
Kinesiology and all levels of massage Cyr Zeeberg-Foote, BA, LMT Cyr is a
technique classes. Tony Wittinger LAc Tony received his graduate of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg,
Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology Florida and the Suncoast School of Massage.
Krista Weikel Delaplane, ND Krista from the University of Oregon. He completed They hold a degree in social work and have
received her Bachelor of Science from Millikin his Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1991.
University where she studied biology and Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Their prac6ce encompasses many modali6es
psychology. She completed her Doctor of Medicine. He teaches Kinesiology, Anatomy, including craniosacral therapy, myofascial
Naturopathic Medicine at Na6onal University Physiology, and Pathology at East West release, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy and
of Natural Medicine. A&er several years of College. In his free 6me he enjoys bicycle reflexology. They have teaching experience in
prac6cing naturopathic family medicine in touring, running and spending 6me with kinesiology, massage technique and
New Hampshire and Oregon, she is taking a family and friends. craniosacral therapy. Cyr feels the opportunity
sabba6cal from clinical prac6ce to focus on to teach is a gi&, and through it strives to give
teaching and research. Krista is a strong Erin Wright, LMT Erin is a graduate of back and share their endless sense of awe
advocate for integra6ve and natural medicine Arizona State University and East West and fascina6on with the human body.
EWC Catalog v19.1 7OUR PROGRAM
P H I LO S O P H Y small class sizes reflect this commitment and
At East West College, students gain deep allow our teachers to give personal a7en6on
knowledge of human anatomy, physiology to all students. This means that the ra6o of
and pathology, and learn several massage students to teacher in our massage classes
modali6es. This technical knowledge is averages about 14 to one and in lecture classes
supported by educa6on in ethical prac6ces, averages about 20 to one. This comprehensive
effec6ve communica6on skills, individualized approach prepares students to become
treatment planning approaches and successful members of the community of
professional prac6ce strategies to meet the professional massage therapists and to bring
students’ personal goals. Students’ their healing touch to the world.
experience in hands-on sessions in the East
West College Student Clinic helps them develop A B RIE F OVERVIE W
confidence in their ability to bring nurturing, East West College offers a comprehensive
respec5ul touch to those around them. program whose graduates are in high
Throughout the program students are demand – and for good reason. Our 800-
encouraged, challenged and inspired to hour program is designed to help you
integrate their abili6es to engage in cri6cal gradually develop the skills needed to be an
thinking and to follow their intui6on. Our effec6ve massage therapist, able to work
8 EWC Catalog v19.1OUR PROGRAM
with individuals who are seeking relaxa6on East West College graduates who pass their Founda0ons of Massage
massage or massage that addresses pain, licensing exams is consistently higher than the 103 clock hours; 5 academic credits
stress and injury. In your first quarter, you’ll na6onal and state average pass rates. Founda6ons of Massage provides an
begin developing basic skills in massage introduc6on to the massage profession,
techniques, start learning the loca6on and P ROG R AM OB JEC TIVES
including a history of massage, an overview of
ac6ons of major muscles, and discuss and Learning massage therapy and its related
massage regula6on, a brief summary of various
prac6ce crea6ng a therapeu6c rela6onship sciences requires a lot of study and prac6ce,
bodywork modali6es, and a focus on the
with clients. In the second quarter, you’ll so the East West College program allows 6me
development of massage skills used for general
con6nue learning the loca6ons and ac6ons of for you to integrate and absorb the material.
wellness and relaxa6on massage. A&er an
major muscles, and begin exploring the Our 800-hour Massage Therapy Program
introduc6on to sanita6on and hygiene, students
workings of the body in health and disease. covers anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,
explore the basic strokes and varia6ons of
You’ll also start integra6ng your knowledge of pathology, massage techniques, therapeu6c
Swedish massage, compression and myofascial
the muscles and how they work with your rela6onships, professional development and
techniques, including their use, effects and
knowledge of massage as you learn a variety business prac6ces. It will prepare you to:
precau6ons. They learn to assess client needs,
of Western massage and bodywork • Describe your philosophy of the role of massage
select and apply appropriate techniques, and
modali6es. and bodywork in client health and healing.
provide a personalized full body massage.
When you reach the third quarter, you’ll be • Create, implement and document
Students develop skills in proper draping,
finishing your explora6on of the body in personalized treatment plans through the
lubrica6on, bolster use and turning procedures,
health and disease as you begin to consider integra6on of client goals, assessment
as well as appropriate uses of pressure,
how to work with common client condi6ons findings, knowledge of the human body,
rhythm, movement and hot hydrotherapy to
(such as whiplash, scia6ca, or fibromyalgia). understanding of the effects of massage
enhance the massage’s effects. Students also
You’ll also learn how a variety of Eastern and and bodywork, and intui6on.
learn self-care skills such as centering,
energe6c modali6es approach working with • Perform massage and bodywork safely,
grounding, and efficient body mechanics.
clients. You’ll develop skills for working with effec6vely, compassionately and in
clients in a clinical se8ng – everything from response to client needs. PREREQUISITES: none
interviews to documenta6on to 6ming a • Establish and maintain professional, COREQUISITE: Therapeu6c Rela6onships
session. Your final term of the program is an therapeu6c rela6onships with clients.
integra6on of previous learning, and • Develop and implement strategies for a7aining Western Massage & Bodywork
prepara6on for working as a massage a sa6sfying, successful and ethical professional 99 clock hours; 5 academic credits
therapist. In addi6on to learning business prac6ce or employment situa6on. The overall focus of the Western Massage &
skills, and considering how to work with • Develop and implement strategies for Bodywork course is on developing the
members of various specific popula6ons (such suppor6ng a life-long prac6ce, through assessment, planning and treatment skills
as athletes or individuals with chronic self-care, self-reflec6on, professional necessary to provide safe and effec6ve massage
disease), you’ll have the opportunity to development, and professional support and bodywork for a wide variety of client
prac6ce with members of the general public and referral networks. needs. Students learn the general principles
in the Student Clinic. In your final term, you’ll Because of our comprehensive approach, you of deep 6ssue massage, including how to work
also have the opportunity to choose from a will have an excellent opportunity to succeed deeply without causing pain, apply a variety
variety of elec6ves, to enhance your in the exci6ng and growing field of massage of advanced strokes, and use fingers, knuckles,
knowledge in specific massage & bodywork and bodywork. fists, forearms and elbows as massage tools.
modali6es. Students also learn basic techniques for a
The program is the same number of total M ASSAG E COU RSE S selec6on of Western bodywork modali6es,
hours for everyone, but it is offered in both The required massage courses emphasize including myofascial techniques, neuromuscular
12-month and 15-month formats. The longer developing the knowledge and skills required therapy/trigger point therapy, and muscle
format is designed for those who want to go to give a high-quality massage therapy energy techniques. Throughout the course,
through it a bit more slowly. This is a very treatment for the purpose of enhancing students develop the ability to conduct intake
thorough training program and it will allow you wellness, reducing stress, relieving muscle interviews, perform postural analysis and pain
to emerge from the college feeling confident tension and improving overall flexibility, assessments, and analyze joint range of
about star6ng your new profession. As evidence movement and fitness. mo6on to iden6fy areas of tension and
of the program’s quality, the percentage of limita6on. Using this informa6on, students
EWC Catalog v19.1 9plan and implement treatment sessions Massage for Specific Popula0ons Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I
blending deep 6ssue massage, movement 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits 33 clock hours; 3 academic credits
therapy, hydrotherapy and other Western Massage for Specific Popula6ons provides an In Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I, students
bodywork modali6es to address client needs. introduc6on to adjus6ng treatment plans to study the structure, func6on and dysfunc6on
PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of Massage; address the needs of clients based on their of the human body. They explore the structural
Kinesiology I; Kinesiology II (may be taken goals, age, abili6es, ac6vity level, se8ng or organiza6on and physiological processes of
concurrently); Anatomy, Physiology & medical condi6ons. Students consider the the body, from the molecular and cellular level
Pathology I (may be taken concurrently) adjustments to make for a variety of specific through the 6ssue, organ and system levels,
popula6ons, such as: seated clients, athletes, focusing in this course on the integumentary
Massage for Common Condi0ons infants and children, clients with disabili6es, and nervous systems. Students learn how to
66 clock hours; 3 academic credits clients with obesity, individuals with chronic iden6fy common diseases and disorders
In Massage for Common Condi6ons, students medical condi6ons, individuals who are dying involving these systems, and develop cri6cal
combine their knowledge of Anatomy, and others. decision making skills as they determine
Physiology and Pathology with their newly PREREQUISITES: Massage for Common appropriate uses of and contraindica6ons to
acquired bodywork skills to address the Condi6ons; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II massage, movement and hydrotherapy for
disorders and condi6ons typically encountered clients with those condi6ons.
in a massage prac6ce. Students learn uses of, SCIENCE COURSES PREREQUISITES: none
modifica6ons for and contraindica6ons to Learning the sciences that relate to massage
massage, movement therapy and hydrotherapy therapy is essen6al for students who wish to Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II
for clients with a variety of joint, muscular, become successful and well-rounded 66 clock hours; 6 academic credits
connec6ve 6ssue, and neurological condi6ons, prac66oners. In Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II, students
as well as inflamma6on, stress and pain. con6nue their study of the structure, func6on
PREREQUISITES: Kinesiology II; Western
Kinesiology I
and dysfunc6on of the human body. In this
66 clock hours; 3 academic credits
Massage & Bodywork; Anatomy, Physiology & course, they explore the skeletal, muscular,
Pathology I; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Kinesiology I introduces students to the skeletal cardiovascular, endocrine, reproduc6ve,
II (may be taken concurrently) and muscular systems. They learn the names lympha6c/immune, respiratory, diges6ve and
and basic landmarks of the bones and joints urinary systems. Students learn how to iden6fy
Eastern and Energetic Massage & of the head, neck, face, shoulder, arm, forearm common diseases and disorders involving these
Bodywork and hand, as well as the origins, inser6ons and systems, and develop cri6cal decision making
33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits ac6ons of the major muscles of these regions. skills as they determine appropriate uses of and
This course is an introduc6on to tradi6onal For each of the muscles studied, students learn contraindica6ons to massage, movement and
and modern theories of energy, health and how to palpate, shorten and lengthen the hydrotherapy for clients with those condi6ons.
healing, including Tradi6onal Chinese muscle. In addi6on, students explore learning Students also study scien6fic research in the
Medicine and Ayurveda. Students receive a styles, studying and test taking strategies. field of massage and bodywork.
brief overview of a variety of Eastern and PREREQUISITES: none PREREQUISITES: Anatomy, Physiology &
energe6c bodywork modali6es, including Tui Pathology I
Na, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Polarity Therapy Kinesiology II
66 clock hours; 3 academic credits
and Reflexology. They also learn basic PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
bodywork techniques and energe6c self-care Kinesiology II con6nues the study of the skeletal In these exci6ng courses, you will prac6ce
strategies which they can incorporate into and muscular systems. Students learn the applying the skills you have learned in class to
their daily prac6ce. Students are prepared to names and basic landmarks of the bones and real clients in a clinical se8ng.
make informed choices of elec6ves, take joints of the spine, thorax, pelvis, thigh, leg
massage licensing exams, choose con6nuing and foot as well as the origins, inser6ons and Therapeu0c Rela0onships
educa6on workshops a&er gradua6on and ac6ons of the major muscles of these regions. 33 clock hours; 3 academic credits
make appropriate client referrals. For each of the muscles studied, students will Therapeu6c Rela6onships provides an intro-
PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of Massage learn how to how to palpate, shorten and duc6on to the knowledge and skills needed to
Prac6ce lengthen the muscle. develop successful client-therapist rela6onships.
PREREQUISITES: Kinesiology I Students begin by examining of the role and
10 EWC Catalog v19.1effects of touch, cultural differences regarding need a basic understanding of the principles Craniosacral Therapy
touch, personal touch history, strategies for and prac6ces of business. This course provides 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits
establishing trust and emo6onal responses to the basic skills and knowledge students will Craniosacral therapy is a gentle yet powerful
touch. They learn about the legal and ethical need to make an informed choice about their type of bodywork that is used to ease pain
requirements for massage therapists, including career op6ons, obtain employment, launch and improve health by directly affec6ng the
licensing regula6ons, standards of prac6ce, scope and manage a successful prac6ce, maintain central nervous system. A craniosacral
of prac6ce and professionalism. In addi6on, financial records, a7ract and retain clients, therapist evaluates the mo6on of
students explore the issues that contribute to and engage in self-care prac6ces that lead to cerebrospinal fluid by monitoring the
effec6ve communica6on with clients, including success. By the end of this course, students craniosacral rhythm at various loca6ons in the
se8ng boundaries, ac6ve listening, asser6ve will have a plan for crea6ng a massage career body. Using very light touch, restric6ons in
communica6on, managing transference and that meets their individual goals. the craniosacral rhythm are released,
countertransference. Throughout the course, PREREQUISITES: None s6mula6ng the body’s own healing
students work on developing professionalism, mechanisms. Its techniques are safe and
therapeu6c presence and self-care skills. Clinic effec6ve for almost any popula6on. In this
PREREQUISITES: None 70 clock hours; 2.5 academic credits course, students will enhance their palpa6on
COREQUISITE: Founda6ons of Massage Clinic gives students the opportunity to skills and deepen their intui6ve percep6on as
provide massage to the general public under they learn to palpate the craniosacral rhythm
Introduc0on to Clinic the supervision of an experienced instructor. and assess and release restric6ons in the
33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits Students handle all aspects of a massage craniosacral system. By the end of the course,
Introduc6on to Clinic prepares students for treatment, including giving intake and exit students will be able to perform a full
working in a clinical se8ng. Students begin by interviews, performing appropriate physical
learning effec6ve interview and documenta6on assessments, developing a treatment plan,
prac6ces, including confiden6ality and HIPAA preparing a hygienic and comfortable massage
requirements. They prac6ce handling all aspects area, performing massage and movement
of a massage session, including preparing a therapies, and applying suitable hydrotherapy
hygienic and comfortable treatment space, treatments to their clients. Students also
interviewing the client, performing appropriate create and maintain client charts to record
physical assessments, developing a treatment the specifics and results of all treatments, and
plan, applying suitable hydrotherapy treatments, they receive evalua6ons from both their
performing massage and movement therapies, clients and the instructor. Throughout the
and conduc6ng exit interviews. In these course, students present client cases for
prac6ce sessions, students focus on connec6ng classroom discussion and learning.
with the clients as individuals and employing The Student Clinic is the highlight and
a holis6c approach to treatment for pregnant culmina6on of the East West College
clients, elderly clients, and for relaxa6on and curriculum and prepares students to start
treatment oriented sessions. At the end of their prac6ce as professional massage
the course, students perform two massage therapists. This course includes a four-hour
sessions on members of the EWC community. weekend class on preparing for licensure.
PREREQUISITES: Western Massage & PREREQUISITES: Introduc6on to Clinic;
Bodywork; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Massage for Common Condi6ons; Massage
I; Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II (may be for Specific Popula6ons (may be taken
taken concurrently) concurrently)
Business for Massage Therapists ELECTIVE COURSES
33 clock hours; 3 academic credits East West College’s elec6ve courses are
All massage therapists, whether they choose designed to enhance your ability to perform
to work as an employee, be an independent massage therapy at a high level. Not all
contractor or open their own massage prac6ce, elec6ves are offered every term.
EWC Catalog v19.1 11craniosacral therapy bodywork session and Shiatsu shortened or otherwise distorted. Then they
blend craniosacral techniques with other 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits manipulate the fascial system of the body to
bodywork modali6es. Shiatsu is an Asian bodywork modality achieve a more balanced orienta6on in the
PREREQUISITES: Western Massage & developed in Japan to help clients increase gravita6onal field. Body mechanics and
Bodywork or LMT their energy and well-being. It is based on communica6on will also be emphasized.
TCM (Tradi6onal Chinese Medicine) and is PREREQUISITES: Western Massage & Bodywork
Chinese Massage (Tui Na) increasingly popular in the West. The course or LMT
33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits begins with a review of the func6ons of the
Tradi6onal Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses meridians and the theory of Kyo and Jitsu. Thai Massage
massage, acupuncture, and herbs to Students learn how to use finger pressure on 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits
encourage healing. The massage aspect of specific points as well as stretching and Rooted in tradi6onal Thai medicine, Thai massage
this healing approach is called Tui Na, which movement exercises to move energy through uses a variety of therapeu6c bodywork
means “push, grasp.” In this course, students the meridians. By the end of the course, techniques such as compression, passive
will learn how to use so& 6ssue manipula6on, students will be able to give a basic full-body stretching, and joint mobiliza6on to support
joint mobiliza6on techniques and acupressure Shiatsu session. the natural flow of energy throughout the body.
point treatment to enhance energy flow and PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage Tradi6onally prac6ced on a mat with the client
increase client health and well being. In this & Bodywork or LMT fully clothed, Thai massage therapists use their
process, they will apply the TCM concepts of palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet to
Qi, the Five Element cycle, the fourteen Spa Therapies massage, stretch and release the whole body.
meridians, and the Qi points. By the end of 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits Tradi6onal Thai massage also incorporates the
the course, students will be able to perform a In this course, students study the therapeu6c Buddhist philosophies of mindfulness and
basic full-body Tui Na rou6ne that can be easily uses of essen6al oils, mud, clay, seaweed, sugar, loving kindness. This course provides an
integrated into a general massage prac6ce. salts and stones. The historical roots of spa introduc6on to the theory and prac6ce of Thai
PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage techniques are traced forward to their modern massage. Students learn Thai massage
& Bodywork; or LMT applica6ons. Students learn basic techniques techniques that can be applied on their own or
in aromatherapy, exfolia6on, body wraps, foot in combina6on with other forms of massage.
Neuromuscular Therapy treatments, fangotherapy, thalassotherapy, By the end of the course, students will be able
33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits Ayurvedic-inspired techniques and stone to give basic full-body Thai massage sessions.
Neuromuscular Therapy is a powerful tool that massage. PREREQUISITES: Eastern and Energe6c Massage
focuses on pain relief, performance enhance- PREREQUISITES: Founda6ons of Massage & Bodywork; or LMT
ment and rehabilita6on using a variety of Prac6ce or LMT
techniques to bring the body’s central nervous PROGRAM SCHEDULE
system and musculoskeletal system into balance. Structural Bodywork East West College’s massage training programs
A primary component of neuromuscular therapy 33 clock hours; 1.5 academic credits begin four 6mes each year, in January, April,
is deac6va6ng trigger points in muscles or fascia, July and October. Academic quarters are
Based on the pioneering work of Ida Rolf, PhD, twelve weeks in length with a one-week
which can cause pain and tension as well as Structural Bodywork introduces structural
decrease sports, recrea6onal and occupa6onal break between quarters. Most courses meet
integra6on. Its basic premise is two-fold. First, either one or two 6mes per week for three
performance. Trigger points can also refer pain if the body is balanced well in gravity, it func6ons
sensa6ons to other areas of the body, crea6ng hours per class session. The Founda6ons of
more smoothly, has be7er ease of mo6on and Massage and the Western Massage &
problems that are difficult to analyze and treat. o&en feels more spacious. Second, fascia
This course teaches students how trigger points Bodywork courses meet three days per week.
func6ons in the body as an organizing force. A Classes start at 8:00am, 11:30 am, 3:00 pm
develop and persist, how to assess for them, structural bodyworker iden6fies where the
how to map and track their pain referral and 6:30 pm.
bony segments of the body have distorted Learning massage therapy and its related
pa7erns, and how to relieve them with safe, rela6onships and works with the fascia to
effec6ve and comfortable techniques. sciences requires intensive study and prac6ce.
bring segments into a be7er rela6onship. Because of this, the East West College
PREREQUISITES: Western Massage & During this course students assess posture to program is designed to allow 6me to integrate
Bodywork or LMT discern where the fascia has become shi&ed, and absorb the material. The program is
12 EWC Catalog v19.1OUR PROGRAM
offered in 12-month and 15-month formats. studying and performing course assignments program includes two elec6ve courses that
Students with academic difficul6es or those for every hour you spend in class. provide skills and knowledge to enhance a
who are working while a7ending college should student’s ability to succeed as a professional
consider enrolling in the 15-month schedule, 800-HOUR MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM massage therapist.
taking fewer courses at a 6me and comple6ng The 800-hour (44 academic credit) Massage The program can be completed in 12
their studies over a longer period of 6me. Therapy Program meets all of the Commission months or in 15 months by following one of
The program can be completed in ways on Massage Therapy Accredita6on (COMTA) the course progressions described below. It
other than those published as long as all accredita6on requirements and is designed to can also be completed in ways other than
course prerequisites are met. An East West give students an excellent educa6on in the those published in this catalog as long as all
College Admissions Representa6ve can help fundamentals of therapeu6c massage and course prerequisites are met. Applicants
you determine which pace is best for you. To bodywork, preparing them to take the state should consult an Admissions Representa6ve
help plan for success, you should expect to board exams for which they qualify, obtain a to discuss scheduling op6ons. Current
spend at least one to two hours out of class massage license, and start prac6ce. The students should consult with the Registrar.
12-MONTH
Academic Hours per Total
Credits Week Clock Hours
1st Academic Quarter
Founda6ons of Massage* 5 9 103
Kinesiology I 3 6 66
Therapeu6c Rela6onships 3 3 33
1st Quarter total 11 18 202
2nd Academic Quarter
Western Massage & Bodywork 5 9 99
Kinesiology II 3 6 66
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I 3 3 33
2nd Quarter total 11 18 198
3rd Academic Quarter
Massage for Common Condi6ons 3 6 66
Eastern and Energe6c Massage & Bodywork 1.5 3 33
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II 6 6 66
Introduc6on to Clinic 1.5 3 33
3rd Quarter total 12 18 198
4th Academic Quarter
Clinic* 2.5 6 70
Massage for Specific Popula6ons 1.5 3 33
Business for Massage Therapists 3 3 33
Elec6ve 1 1.5 3 33
Elec6ve 2 1.5 3 33
4th Quarter total 10 18 202
TOTAL 44 800
* Includes one 4-hour Saturday class.
EWC Catalog v19.1 1315-MONTH
Academic Hours per Total
Credits Week Clock Hours
1st Academic Quarter
Founda6ons of Massage* 5 9 103
Kinesiology I 3 6 66
Therapeu6c Rela6onships 3 3 33
1st Quarter total 11 18 202
2nd Academic Quarter
Western Massage & Bodywork 5 9 99
Kinesiology II 3 6 66
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology I 3 3 33
2nd Quarter total 11 18 198
3rd Academic Quarter
Massage for Common Condi6ons 3 6 66
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology II 6 6 66
3rd Quarter total 9 12 132
4th Academic Quarter
Eastern and Energe6c Massage & Bodywork 1.5 3 33
Introduc6on to Clinic 1.5 3 33
Massage for Specific Popula6ons 1.5 3 33
Business for Massage Therapists 3 3 33
4th Quarter total 7.5 12 132
5th Academic Quarter
Clinic* 2.5 6 70
Elec6ve 1 1.5 3 33
Elec6ve 2 1.5 3 33
5th Quarter total 5.5 12 136
TOTAL 44 800
* Includes one 4-hour Saturday class.
14 EWC Catalog v19.1ADMISSIONS
AP PLYIN G FOR AD MI SSIO N your choice, so a&er you have filled out the Enrollment Agreement. If you elect to
You can apply for admission to East West applica6on form, call us at (503) 233-6500 cancel your enrollment within five days of
College throughout the year by following the to set up a friendly, no-pressure, informal the date of enrollment, and before the
easy steps below. mee6ng with one of our Admissions staff to commencement of classes, this registra6on
answer ques6ons and show you around the fee is refunded.
Determine Your Eligibility. You must be en6re campus. For applicants who reside 3. Complete any Missing Documenta0on:
at least 18 years of age before the start date outside of the Portland metropolitan area, The Admissions staff will let you know if
of your program and have a GED or a diploma a telephone interview may be arranged there are any missing applica6on materials.
from an accredited US high school (or its with an Admissions Representa6ve. You will have to submit these before the
equivalent as determined by the College). You 4. Take an Entrance Test: We will give you a first day of classes.
must also physically be able to perform and standard entrance test called the Wonderlic 4. Financial Arrangements: Students who are
receive regular massage safely. East West Scholas6c Level Exam to make sure not able to pay their tui6on in full are
College welcomes students of any gender, massage college is right for you. There are required to meet with a Financial Aid
sexual orienta6on, marital status, race, color, 50 ques6ons on the test and the minimum Representa6ve prior to star6ng school to
na6onal or ethnic origin, and/or religion. passing score is 15. The Admissions staff solidify their tui6on payment plan.
member will give this to you during your visit. 5. Cancella0ons: If all of the above steps in
The Application Process. the enrollment process are not complete
1. Fill out the Applica0on Form: Filling out Acceptance and Enrollment. We will let within seven days of the start of the term,
this form is easy. Click on the “Apply you know if you are accepted as an East West your enrollment could be canceled.
Online” bu7on on the Admissions page of College student within fourteen days of the 6. Reapplica0on: Applicants who are denied
www.eastwestcollege.edu. If you have Admissions interview. A&er you are accepted, admission may reapply a&er a minimum of
ques6ons, you can either call (503) 233- here’s what you do to enroll in the college: three months. They must complete the
6500 or make an appointment with one of 1. Enrollment Agreement: The Admissions admissions procedures in this catalog as
our friendly and helpful Admissions staff. staff will prepare this agreement. It outlines well as submit an essay outlining how they
2. Fees and Documents: The non-refundable the program you will be taking, what it have addressed the issues that caused their
applica6on fee is $25. You’ll need to costs, how you will pay for it, and other previous denial of admission. They are also
provide proof of educa6on (your official terms and condi6ons of enrollment. You required to meet with the Dean of
high school transcript or GED transcript) will be responsible for all financial, Admissions for their personal interview.
and a valid ID as part of the admissions academic and other policies in effect at the The Dean of Admissions will then consult
process. 6me you sign this agreement. with the Director of Educa6on to determine
3. Meet with the Admissions Staff: We want 2. Registra0on Fee: You will pay a $100 whether acceptance into East West College
you to feel completely comfortable with registra6on fee when you sign the is appropriate.
EWC Catalog v19.1 15IN TER NATION AL APP LIC AN TS Our Admissions office can help you through Any individual who is en6tled to
East West College is approved by the this process. educa6onal assistance under chapter 31,
United States Department of Immigra6on Voca6onal Rehabilita6on and Employment, or
and Naturaliza6on to issue an I-20 form and V E T E R A N S B E N E F I TS chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, may
to enroll qualified non-immigrant students The 800-hour Massage Therapy Program at a7end the program a&er having provided
from other countries. Here are the East West College is approved by the Oregon East West College a Cer6ficate of Eligibility, a
requirements: State Approving Agency for the use of GI Bill® Statement of Benefits obtained from the VA
• You must have the financial resources to benefits as a non-college degree program. website, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter
pay for school and living expenses during Informa6on about veterans benefits 31 authoriza6on purposes). EWC will not
your stay. is available online at www.gibill.va.gov. impose any penalty, including the assessment
• If you cannot speak, read and understand Veterans and other eligible individuals may of late fees, the denial of access to classes,
English fluently, you must get a score of at apply for GI Bill® benefits on this website. The libraries, or other ins6tu6onal facili6es, or the
least 80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Department of Veterans Affairs will determine requirement that a covered individual borrow
Language (TOEFL). Informa6on on this test general eligibility for benefits, as well as the addi6onal funds due to the delayed
is available from www.ets.org. specific benefits paid to veterans a7ending disbursement funding from VA under chapter
• If you can’t provide a transcript showing East West College. 31 or 33.
you have graduated from an accredited US Once enrolled in the program, veterans For the purposes of GI Bill® benefits, the
high school, college or university or its should contact the Registrar regarding 12-month program at East West is considered
equivalent, or provide a wri7en report cer6fica6on of enrollment. Veterans receiving to be full-6me enrollment (18 hours of classes
showing you have passed a GED exam, you GI Bill® benefits while a7ending East West per week) and the 15 month program is
may be required to submit evidence that College are required by the Department considered to be full-6me enrollment (18
you graduated from a school that provides of Veterans Affairs to submit transcripts from hours of classes per week) for the first two
an educa6on equivalent to that of an any previous educa6on or training for academic quarters, and 3/4-6me enrollment
accredited US high school. evalua6on, gran6ng of prior credit, and (12 hours of classes per week) for the final
shortening the length of the program. three academic quarters.
ENROLLING & REGISTERING
EN ROLLM EN T STATU S as long as the terms and condi6ons of their process.
Students who have signed an Enrollment Enrollment Agreement are met.
Agreement with East West College and a7end • A Non-Diploma Student is enrolled in Continuing Students. Course registra6on
individual East West College courses rather for the upcoming academic quarter begins in
classes are considered to be enrolled in the
than in the en6re program. Non-Diploma week 7 of the previous academic quarter.
College.
Students sign new Enrollment Agreements Students are registered for courses based
Student Classification. There are two each quarter for the course(s) they wish to on course prerequisites, course size and 6me
types of student at East West College: take and pay the Non-Diploma Student of registra6on submission. Complete
Program and Non-Diploma. tui6on rate in effect at the 6me of signing registra6on instruc6ons, as well as the course
• A Program Student is enrolled in the East the Enrollment Agreement. Non-Diploma schedule, are available from the Registrar
West College 800-hour Massage Therapy students receive neither a diploma nor a during week 6.
program, and has commi7ed to comple6ng cer6ficate of comple6on for individual • Course Schedules. Course schedules,
the program within the maximum 6me courses. Transcripts of coursework showing the courses for which a student
frame permi7ed by the Sa6sfactory completed are available upon request. is registered as well as any wait list status,
Academic Progress Policy outlined in this are placed in student mail folders during
catalog. Program Students have priority in R EG ISTR ATION week 9.
• Sec0on Changes. Students who need to
course registra6on and are not affected by New Students. Registra6on for new a7end class at a different 6me may,
tui6on increases a&er their enrollment date students is completed during the enrollment
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