Courses of Study – Massage Therapy Program

Massage Therapy Program (AOS)

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)

Year 1 – 36 Credits/705 or 720 Hours

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

Year 2 – 61 Credits/1125 Hours

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