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Massage Therapy

DEGREE LEVELS

AAS Associate Program
Division of Health Professions | Wellness

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 preventative, proactive care.

Trocaire’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’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 they’ll practice 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.

 

 

AAS:  Massage Therapy Program Format

Time of Program:  Day

Mode of Delivery:  On-site/Seated

PROGRAM STATISTICS

$12.1

Research estimates that massage therapy was an $18 billion industry in the country in 2020.

$39.1

In 2018, approximately 47.5 million people in the U.S. had a total of 214 million massages.

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Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
  • Biology
  • Minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is required prior to clinical experiences, and First Aid certification is mandatory prior to graduation.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 60 semester hours for the Associate Degree, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
  • General Education Requirements:
    • GS 100 College Seminar or GS 102 College Success*
    • Basic Communication (EN 101)
    • Humanities (EN 102)
    • Mathematics (3-4 credits)**
    • Natural Science* (BIO 130/BIO 130L, BIO 131/BIO 131L)
    • Philosophy (PH 103, PH 205)
    • Social Science (PSY 101) and one 3 credit social science elective)
  • Program Specific*:
    • BIO243, MT104, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT204, MT211, MT212, MT230, MT240
  • One, 3-credit hour “hands-on” Massage Therapy elective (other electives in the department are considered to be free electives)
    • *A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
    • **Math 107 is recommended and can be completed at any time during the four semesters.

Graduation Requirements:

  • BIO 130
    Anatomy and Physiology I
    3
  • BIO 130L
    Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
    1
  • EN 101
    English Composition
    3
    OR
    EN 200
    Advanced Composition
    3
  • GS 100
    College Seminar*
    1
    OR
    GS 102
    College Success*
    3
  • MT 104
    Western Massage Therapy Theory & Application I
    3
  • MT 204
    Western Massage Therapy Theory & Application II
    3

Semester 1

14 /16

  • BIO 131
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    3
  • BIO 131L
    Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
    1
  • EN 102
    Introduction to Literature
    3
  • MT 110
    Myology
    3
  • MT 111
    Myology/Kinesiology
    3

Semester 2

13

Semester 3

17

  • MT 211
    Professional Development
    1
  • MT 212
    Applied Pathophysiology
    4
  • MT 240
    Clinical Practicum II
    2
  • MA 000
    Mathematics Elective
    3
  • PH 205
    Ethics in Health Care
    3
  • SOC 000
    Social Science Elective
    3

Semester 4

16

Certificate Program
Division of Health Professions | Wellness

Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 21% through 2029.

Trocaire’s newly reimagined certificate is Western New York’s fastest, most efficient route to completing your massage therapy education. Our students enjoy a dependable schedule, with no nights and no weekends required for classroom or clinical work.

The 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’s program.

Healthcare has come to mean far more than hospital stays and doctor visits. Massage therapy techniques improve muscle tone and circulation and promote overall wellness, stress management and rehabilitation and massage therapists are at the forefront of a growing movement toward holistic wellness and the use of complementary therapies.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the NYS board licensure exam. Once licensed, graduates have wide-ranging career options that 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 owning and operating private practices.   This fascinating, flexible, hands-on career is for anyone who wants to help people discover the power of preventative, proactive care.

As part of a Mercy college, you will experience a caring environment with wraparound 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.

Certificate:  Massage Therapy Program Format

Time of Program:  Day

Mode of Delivery:  On-site/Seated

PROGRAM STATISTICS

$12.1

Research estimates that massage therapy was an $18 billion industry in the country in 2020.

$39.1

In 2018, approximately 47.5 million people in the U.S. had a total of 214 million massages.

Apply Now

Request Info

Attend an Event

Resources

MT Program Policy Manual 2021-2022
Program Learning Outcomes
Trocaire College Massage Therapy Clinic and Externships 2021-2022

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
  • Biology
  • Minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is required prior to clinical experiences and First Aid certification is mandatory prior to graduation

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 38 semester hours for the Certificate, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
  • General Education:
    • Natural Science* (BIO130/130L, BIO131/131L)
  • Program Specific*: BIO243,  MT104,  MT106, MT110, MT111, MT204, MT211, MT212, MT250, MT255
  • One, 3-credit hour “hands-on” Massage Therapy elective (other electives in the department are considered to be free electives)
    • *A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.

Graduation Requirements:

  • BIO 130
    Anatomy and Physiology I
    3
  • BIO 130L
    Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
    1
  • MT 104
    Western Massage Therapy Theory & Application I
    3
  • BIO 131
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    3
  • BIO 131L
    Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
    1
  • MT 204
    Western Massage Therapy Theory & Application II
    3
  • MT 211
    Professional Development
    1
  • MT 250
    Massage Therapy Practicum I
    1

Semester 1

16

  • MT 212
    Applied Pathophysiology
    4
  • MT 110
    Myology
    3
  • MT 111
    Myology/Kinesiology
    3
  • MT 255
    Massage Therapy Practicum II
    3
  • MT 106
    Eastern Massage Therapy I
    3

Semester 2

16

Semester 3

6