Degree Programs - AAS Massage Therapy
Associates of Applied Science in Massage Therapy (HEGIS 5299)
North Country Community College is a place to learn, grow, and acquire professional skills. It may also be a place to begin or continue a change of direction in life. Students who choose our program feel drawn to massage therapy as a path to a more rewarding profession and as a commitment to their own personal development. At NCCC, our commitment to you is a quality educational experience, in a rich interpersonal environment.
The focus of our program is on YOU, the student. Our learning environment is warm, professional, supportive and respectful. From our interactive experience in the classroom, we grow as individuals in ways that provide us with the tools to be the facilitators for the well being and growth of others. We believe education is best served in small groups. Our class is limited to 30 students. A group of this size communicates well, bonds quickly and creates a trusting environment. This makes for a better and more efficient learning experience. We value the life experience and wisdom each student brings to our community.
All of our faculty and administrative staff are available to our students. We provide a high level of personal attention.
Professional Licensure:
To practice massage therapy in New York State 1000 hours of classroom instruction are required, as follows:
- 200 hours in anatomy, physiology, and neurology
- 150 hours in myology and/or kinesiology
- 100 hours in general pathology
- 75 hours in subjects of hygiene, first aid
- 150 hours in general theory and techniques of western massage therapy and oriental massage therapy
- 325 additional hours of instruction in massage therapy techniques
Also, students must pass a written exam approved by the New York State Education Department. NCCC's Massage Therapy Program is registered and approved by the New York State Education Department.
AAS Massage Therapy (64 credits)
*A grade of "C" (73%) or higher must be achieved in all MAS and BIO courses to progress to the next semester of the program.
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Credits
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I. Core Curriculum (38 credits):
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A. MAS 110 Western Massage I (1st semester)
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4
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B. MAS 111 Western Massage II (2nd semester)
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4
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C. MAS 210 Western Remedial Massage (2nd semester)
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4
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D. MAS 120 Eastern Massage I - Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts (3rd semester)
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3
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E. MAS 121 Eastern Massage II - Complementary Methods and Techniques (3rd semester)
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3
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F. MAS 211 Advanced Topics in Massage Therapy (4th semester)
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4
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G. MAS 251 Massage Clinical I (3rd semester)
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1.5
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H. MAS 252 Massage Clinical II (4th semester)
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1.5
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I. BIO 240 Myology (1st semester)
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3
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J. BIO 260 Neurology & Pathology I (3rd semester)
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3
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K. BIO 261 Neurology & Pathology II (4th semester)
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3
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L. BIO 230 Kinesiology (4th semester)
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4
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II. Liberal Arts and Science (20 credits):
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A. BIO 215 Anatomy & Physiology I
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4
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B. BIO 216 Anatomy & Physiology II
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4
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C. MAT Elective (*MAT 121 Statistics is recommended) (1st semester)
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3
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D. ENG 101 English Composition I (1st semester)
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3
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E. PSY 138 Human Relations (3rd semester)
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3
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| F. PSY 130 Psychology of Personal Growth (2nd semester) |
3
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III. Physical Health (3 credits):
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A. HED 150 Somatic Kinesiology (2nd semester)
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3
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| IV. General Elective (3 credits): |
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| A. Select from any credit offering (*BUS154, CIS, or HEA200 Recommended) |
3
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Total:
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64
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