Massage Therapy - Monroe Community College

Massage Therapy from Monroe Community College is a Campus Associate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Description: This program prepares students for a rewarding health career in massage therapy as a New York State licensed professional. It is a Fall-only entry program taking two academic years to complete. The curriculum includes extensive study in both western and oriental massage, biological science, health education and business. After graduation, students are eligible to sit for New York Sate licensure as well as pursue national certification. Massage therapists typically work as independent contractors or in private practice. Others assume staff positions as LMTs in health care facilities, health clubs, spas/resorts, or with sports team. Transferring to a four-year institution to pursue Alternative Health studies or Fitness is also an option. Electives can he chosen with any of these professional goals in mind. Admission is contingent upon: (a) A grade of \\\"C\\\" or better in High School Algebra or Sequential Math I, Biology and Chemistry. Four years high school English and Regents level courses recommended. Comparable MCC courses include MTH 098, BIO 120, BIO 133 and CHE 100 (a grade of \\\"C\\\" or higher is required in these courses); (b) Current CPR certification; (c) Completed medical requirements, clearance of existing health problem(s), and the ability to meet the technical standards (physical demands) for the program; (d) Vaccination against hepatitis B or signed declination statement. A minimum grade of \\\"C\\\" is required in all Massage Therapy and related Biology courses. Once enrolled, students must take the Massage Therapy sequence of courses in ascending order and without interruption. Certain Biology classes are corequisites or prerequisites to certain Massage Therapy classes and must be passed with a minimum grade of \\\"C\\\" before advancement in the Massage Therapy sequence can take place (see course descriptions). A student who fails to pass with a grade of \\\"C\\\" the last semester will be ineligible for graduation. Departmental approval is required for reinstatement into the program if a student has had to leave the program for any reason. Reinstatement may occur only once. Attendance is strictly monitored in all Massage Therapy classes in order to meet New York State requirements. Seats in the massage courses are reserved only for students accepted into the Massage Therapy program and taking courses in sequence. These seats are only held during priority registration for majors. Since part time students must also take the massage courses in sequence and without interruption, they must be especially aware of the massage and biology corequisites for each course. The days and times courses are scheduled each semester may change from semester to semester. View more details on Monroe Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.