The 72-credit recommended course of study for the Massage Therapy program, with electives, outlined below is designed to be completed in 6 trimesters (or 2 academic years), but can be completed in 5 trimesters or 20 months as well. For students who must work at a full-time or part-time jobs while in attendance or have other responsibilities outside of school, students may attend New York College as part-time students. Part time students must complete their course study of AOS Massage Therapy program within the maximum of 3 academic years.
For graduates of the Massage Therapy program, some course’ credits can be evaluated and transferred into the BPS/MS Degree Program when enrolling either the Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine program.
Note: that all courses listed below are undergraduate-level.
Six Trimester Recommended Course of Study – 72 Credits/1380 to 1530 Hours (Recommended Full-Time)
Trimester 1 | 12 Credits/225 Hours | Credits | Hours |
HS 111 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | 75 |
HS 113 | Myology I | 3 | 45 |
OS 106 | Holistic and Public Health | 2 | 30 |
WT 101 | Swedish Technique I | 2 | 45 |
PA 300 | Introduction to Physical Arts | 1 | 30 |
Trimester 2 | 12 Credits/210 Hours | Credits | Hours |
HS 112 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | 75 |
HS 201 | Myology II | 3 | 45 |
OS 110 | Fundamental Theory of Channels and Points | 3 | 45 |
WT 202 | Swedish Technique II | 2 | 45 |
Trimester 3 | 12 Credits/255 or 270 or 285 Hours | Credits | Hours |
WT 213 | Medical Massage I | 2 | 45 |
WT 110 | Swedish Practice Lab | 1 | 30 |
AT 110 | Asian Bodywork I | 2 | 45 |
WT 218 | Reflexology (Required may be taken in another trimester) | 2 | 45 |
PA 301/311/321 | Tai Chi I/Yoga I/Qi Gong I | 1 | 30 |
HS 214 | Neurology | 3 | 45 |
Elective | 1 | 15-30 |
Trimester 4 | 12 Credits/225 or 240 or 255 hours or 270 hours | Credits | Hours |
C 200 | Introduction to Clinic | 1 | 15 |
HS 215 | Kinesiology | 3 | 45 |
WT 214 | Medical Massage II | 2 | 45 |
AT 210 | Asian Bodywork II | 2 | 45 |
Electives | 4 | 75-120 | |
Trimester 5 | 12 Credits/240 or 255 or 270 Hours | Credits | Hours |
HS 202 | Pathology I | 3 | 45 |
AT 220 | Asian Bodywork III | 2 | 45 |
M 204 | Medical Ethics/Practice Management | 2 | 30 |
C 201 | Massage Therapy Clinic I | 2 | 60 |
Electives | 3 | 60-90 | |
Trimester 6 | 12 Credits/225 or 240 or 255 hours or 270 hours | Credits | Hours |
HS 203 | Pathology II | 3 | 45 |
TMR 101 | Total Massage Review | 2 | 30 |
C 202 | Massage therapy Clinic II | 3 | 90 |
Electives | 4 | 75-120 |
Total Credits | 72 |
New York College of Health Professions will be closed tomorrow (June 19, 2024) for Juneteenth Holiday.
As of July 10, 2023, New York College of Health Profession is pleased to announce its relocation. All college facilities, including educational spaces, clinics, operational units, and offices, will now be housed at the following address: 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 210, Syosset, NY 11791. We look forward to serving our community and continuing our commitment to excellence in healthcare education at our new location.
Notice of Relocation
Effective July 1, 2023 New College of Health Profession will relocate their College, clinics, operations and offices to Suite 210, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY11791.
Notice of Relocation
Effective July 1, 2023 New College of Health Profession will relocate their College, clinics, operations and offices to Suite 210, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY11791.
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