MASSAGE THERAPY – A.A.S. (Spring 2024)
Healthcare has come to mean far more than hospital stays and doctor visits. The massage therapy industry is at the forefront of a growing movement toward holistic wellness and the use of complementary therapies. Massage therapy techniques improve muscle tone and circulation and promote overall wellness, stress management and rehabilitation. Massage is an art and science of healing with more than 4,000 years of history behind it. This fascinating, flexible, hands-on career is for anyone who wants to help people discover the power of preventive, proactive care. As part of a Mercy College, you will experience a caring environment with wrap around support and a holistic approach to student success. Educational technology and support, career services, Massage Therapy Club, Catherine’s Cupboard student food pantry and fun activities organized by the Student Life office are just a few of the added benefits of being part of Trocaire College.
Trocaire College’s Massage Therapy Program combines lecture, laboratory experiences and a clinical component to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques. In addition to staffing our on-site massage therapy clinic, students participate in a variety of off-site clinical rotations at local facilities – a unique advantage of Trocaire College’s program.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the NYS board licensure exam. Once licensed, graduates have wide-ranging options in both the types of massage and the settings in which they will work. Possibilities include wellness massage in spas, resorts, and cruise ships; sports massage in health clubs; medical massage in hospitals, rehab centers and chiropractic offices; stress management massage in corporate offices; and general massage in private practices.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Plan and organize effective massage and bodywork sessions utilizing Eastern and Western modalities.
Perform massage therapy and bodywork for therapeutic benefit.
Develop and implement a self-care strategy.
Develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with clients.
Develop strategy for a successful practice, business, or employment situation.
Identify strategies for professional development.
Massage Therapy – A.A.S. Curriculum
First Year – First Semester Weeks 1 – 5 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIO130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | Continued |
BIO130L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | Continued |
EN101 | English Composition | Continued |
GS100 or | College Seminar or | Continued |
MT104 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application I | Continued |
First Year – First Semester Weeks 6 – 10 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | Continued |
BIO130L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | Continued |
EN101 | English Composition | Continued |
GS100 or | College Seminar or | Continued |
MT104 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application I | 3 |
First Year – First Semester Weeks 11 – 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
BIO130L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
EN101 | English Composition | 3 |
GS100 or | College Seminar or | 1-3 |
MT204 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application II | 3 |
Semester Total | 14 | |
First Year – Second Semester Weeks 1 – 5 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO131 | Anatomy & Physiology II | Continued |
BIO131L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | Continued |
EN102 | Introduction to Literature | Continued |
MT110 | Myology | 3 |
First Year – Second Semester Weeks 6 – 10 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO131 | Anatomy & Physiology II | Continued |
BIO131L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | Continued |
EN102 | Introduction to Literature | Continued |
MT111 | Myology/Kinesiology | 3 |
First Year – Second Semester Weeks 11 - 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO131 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
BIO131L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
EN102 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
MT250 | Massage Therapy Practicum I | 1 |
Semester Total | 14 | |
Second Year – First Semester Weeks 1 - 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO243 | Neurology | 3 |
MT106 | Eastern Massage Therapy I | 3 |
MTEL | Massage Therapy Elective | 3 |
PHEL | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 |
Semester Total | 15 | |
Second Year – Second Semester Weeks 1 - 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
MAEL | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
MT211 | Professional Development | 1 |
MT212 | Applied Pathophysiology | 4 |
MT255 | Massage Therapy Practicum II | 3 |
PH205 | Ethics in health Care | 3 |
SSEL | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester Total | 17 | |
Total Program Credits | 60 | |
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in the following courses: BIO130, BIO130L, BIO131, BIO131L, BIO243, GS100 or GS102, MT104, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT204, MT211, MT212, MT250, MT255, & Massage Therapy elective and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
BIO Course Descriptions
EN Course Descriptions
GS Course Descriptions
MAEL Course Descriptions
MT Course Descriptions
PH Course Descriptions
PSY Course Descriptions
SSEL Course Descriptions