ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) or CERTIFICATE
(HEGIS Code Number 5299)
Program Director: Cassandra Butler-Bauerle
(716) 827-2401
Room 326

WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?

A Licensed Massage Therapist is an allied health professional who provides hands-on care to clients and patients in a variety of settings. The practitioner applies manual therapeutic massage techniques of the body's soft tissue, along with adjunct therapies, in order to positively affect the health and well-being of the client, promoting wellness, stress management, and rehabilitation.

WHAT DOES A MASSAGE THERAPIST DO?

Massage Therapists can choose from a variety of bodywork modalities ranging from deep tissue manipulation to the lighter touch of energy therapies such as reiki or craniosacral realignment. Massage therapists can work in a myriad of settings: 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 practice.

MASSAGE THERAPY AT TROCAIRE COLLEGE:

For the past forty-nine years, Trocaire College has been preparing individuals for the health care professions. Building on this tradition of excellence in health care, Trocaire now offers the first Massage Therapy Program in WNY available in a higher education setting.

The Massage Therapy program was developed to meet the increasing demand for qualified Massage Therapists in the community. With the current changes in healthcare and the growing use of complimentary therapies, Trocaire is uniquely  positioned to create and develop hands-on therapy for the 21st century.

Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client. Massage is both an art and a science of healing which dates back more than 4,000 years.

Trocaire's 1073 hour program combines lecture, college laboratory experiences, and a clinical component providing practical experience. The program is comprehensive in its coverage of both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques.

An individual can enroll in this program as either a full-time or part-time student and earn a Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the NYS board exam to become licensed as professional massage therapists in one of the fastest growing fields in health care today.

Admission Requirements:

High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or

1. GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
2. Biology
3. Minimum final semester average of 2.0 with a minimum grade of "C" in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students
4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required prior to clinical experiences

Minimum Degree Requirements:

1. A total of at least 69 semester hours for the Associate Degree; 51 semester hours for the Certificate, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
2. Core Curriculum Requirements:

   College Seminar (GS100)
   Humanities (EN101, EN102)
   Natural Science* (SC103/103L, SC104/104L)
   Philosophy (PH103, PH205)
   Social Science (PSY101 and one 3 credit hour Social Science elective)

3. Program Requirements*: MT101, MT105, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT205, MT206, MT210, MT211, MT212, MT230, MT240, MT245, SC210, SC215
   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.

A.A.S. Curriculum

First Year - First Semester

EN 101 English Composition

SC 103/103L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab

MT 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy

MT 105 Western Massage Therapy I
MT 110 Myology
GS 100 College Seminar

First Year - Second Semester
SC 104/104L Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab
EN 102 Introduction to Literature

MT 106 Eastern Massage Therapy I

MT 111 Myology/Kinesiology

MT 205 Western Massage Therapy II

Second Year - First Semester
PH 103 Introduction to Philosophy
PSY 101 General Psychology
SC 210 Pathophysiology
SC 215 Neurology
MT 206 Eastern Massage Therapy II
MT 210 Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists
MT 230 Clinical Practicum I

Second Year - Second Semester
MT 211 Professional Development
MT 212 Applied Pathophysiology
MT 240 Clinical Practicum II
MT 245 Massage Therapy Seminar
PH 205 Ethics in Healthcare

Massage Therapy Elective

Social Science Elective

Certificate Curriculum

First Year - First Semester

SC 103/103L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab

MT 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy

MT 105 Western Massage Therapy I
MT 110 Myology
GS 100 College Seminar

First Year - Second Semester
SC 104/104L Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab

MT 106 Eastern Massage Therapy I

MT 111 Myology/Kinesiology

MT 205 Western Massage Therapy II

Second Year - First Semester
SC 210 Pathophysiology
SC 215 Neurology
MT 206 Eastern Massage Therapy II
MT 210 Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists
MT 230 Clinical Practicum I

Second Year - Second Semester
MT 211 Professional Development
MT 212 Applied Pathophysiology
MT 240 Clinical Practicum II
MT 245 Massage Therapy Seminar

Massage Therapy Elective

Part-time schedule available.

Would you like more information on this or other programs? Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200. Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or email us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.