School of Massage Therapy - Full-Time Recommended Course of Study
Massage Therapy Program
New York College's Massage Therapy Program is offered as both a 60 credit and a 72 credit Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree program. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the New York State licensing exam and are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and the NCCAOM National Certification Exam for Oriental Bodywork Therapy.
The 60-credit Recommended Course of Study for the Massage Therapy program outlined below is designed to be completed in 20 months. Some students, however, must work at full- time or part-time jobs while in attendance or have other responsibilities outside of school. Therefore, these students attend New York College as part-time students. For these students longer, or part-time courses of study are available.
| Trimester I - 12 credits/225 hours |
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credits
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| Anatomy & Physiology I |
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4
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| Myology I |
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3
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| Fundamentals of Holistic and Public Health |
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2
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| Swedish Technique I |
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2
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| Intro to Physical Arts |
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1
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| Trimester II - 12 credits/210 hours |
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| Anatomy & Physiology II |
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4
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| Myology II |
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3
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| Swedish Technique II |
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2
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| Fundamental Theory/Channels & Points |
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3
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| Trimester III - 12 credits/255 hours |
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| Neurology |
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3
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| Asian Bodywork I |
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2
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| Asian Bodywork II |
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2
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| Medical Massage I |
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2
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| Swedish Practice Lab I |
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1
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| Introduction to Clinic |
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1
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| Tai' Chi/Qi Gong/Yoga |
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1
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| Trimester IV - 12 credits/240 hours |
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| Pathology I |
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3
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| Kinesiology |
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3
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| Medical Massage II |
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2
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| Asian Bodywork III |
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2
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| Massage Therapy Clinic I |
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2
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| Trimester V - 12 credits/240 hours |
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| Pathology II |
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3
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| Reflexology |
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2
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| Medical Ethics/Practice Management |
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2
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| Total Massage Review |
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2
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| Massage Therapy Clinic II |
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3
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| Total |
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60
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