AAS in Massage Therapy
You’re ready to take your skills, and your career, to the next level. At Northeast, you can earn your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy in just 4 trimesters and graduate with a college degree that sets you apart in the growing field of health and wellness.
Massage therapists are in high demand across settings - from rehabilitation clinics and sports programs to hospitals, spas, and private practice - with more than 20% job growth projected by 2031.* Build your expertise and your credentials with a degree that combines advanced massage techniques, human sciences, and real-world clinical experience.
Ranked #1 massage school in the Northeast region1, Northeast College blends trusted instruction with immersive clinical experience to set you up for success as a licensed massage therapist.
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 1 massage-colleges.com/northeast
Why Study Massage Therapy at Northeast?
Our AAS in Massage Therapy deepens your scientific and clinical training while integrating college-level coursework in the social sciences and general education. You’ll gain a holistic understanding of health, bodywork, and human behavior - preparing you for leadership, specialization, or continued education in health and wellness fields.
- Earn a College Degree. Graduate with an associate credential that strengthens your career potential.
- Advanced Curriculum. Study anatomy, physiology, neurology, myology, kinesiology, and pathology - plus psychology, sociology, and an Advanced Massage course teaching skills typically earned through years of post-grad continuing education.
- Comprehensive Clinical Experience. Work hands-on in a variety of settings, including D1 sports programs, hospitals, and community wellness clinics. Be prepared to create your own flexible career path - work how you want, when you want, where you want.
- Professional Advantage. Build confidence and skills for leadership, entrepreneurship, or advanced clinical practice.
- Transfer Opportunities. Continue seamlessly to bachelor’s programs in health, wellness, or related fields.
- Financial Aid Eligible. Qualify for federal and state aid, including grants and loans, to make your education more affordable.
- Learn on a 100% healthcare-focused campus. Northeast has the latest healthcare technology and training tools like the state-of-the-art Anatomy Center and the Computerized Anatomy Resource Lab (CARL) featuring Anatomage virtual anatomy tables.
- Gain hands-on experience through clinical placements and practicums.
Looking for a shorter starting point?
If you’re interested in a flexible, weekend-based option that prepares you for licensure, consider the Credit-Bearing Massage Therapy Certificate. It’s a great way to jumpstart your career in massage therapy and allows you to later transition into the AAS program if you choose.
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Implement person-centered practices, professional best practices, integrity, and compassion during all client and patient encounters.
- Practice safely using New York State and national safety standards, research-based hygiene standards, and proper body mechanics.
- Prepare for the delivery of massage therapy services that support personal wellness and healthcare, including New York State’s distinctly high standards of treating clients affected by specific conditions, disorders, or diseases such as cancer, autoimmune, and heart disease, among others.
- Cultivate clinically appropriate massage therapy sessions fostering a person-centered model reinforced by thorough assessments, appropriate techniques, effective hands-on skills, and evidence informed practices.
- Develop team-based care treatment plans fortified by cultural competency, research, therapeutic communication skills, decision-making skills, and documentation skills.
- 6. Acquire, organize, integrate, and apply knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for continued research, professional advocacy, leadership, and continued professional development.
- Model New York State’s distinctive massage therapy standards and guidelines as a licensed health professional.
| Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 1101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| MAS 1100 Kinesiology for Massage Therapy I | 3 |
| MAS 1101 Massage Therapy for Health & Wellness | 2 |
| MAS 1102 Massage Therapy Best Practices | 3 |
| HCA 2110 Medical Terminology for Health Care | 3 |
| BIO 1201 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
|
MAS 2200 Kinesiology for Massage Therapy II |
3 |
| MAS 2225 Clinical Massage Therapy I | 3 |
| MAS 2230 Massage Therapy Campus Clinic | 2 |
|
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology (OR) SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SPT 2105 Foundations of Personal Wellness | 2 |
| MAS 3310 Neurology for Massage Therapy | 3 |
| MAS 3100 Pathology for Massage Therapy I | 3 |
| MAS 3325 Clinical Massage Therapy II | 2 |
| MAS 3300 Eastern Massage Treatment | 2 |
| MAS 3310 Eastern Anatomy & Physiology | 1 |
| MAS 3115 Massage Therapy Community Clinic | 2 |
| COM 1201 Introduction to Decision Making | 1 |
|
MAS 3125 Advanced Soft Tissue Methods & Techniques OR MAS 4125 Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy |
3 |
| MAS 4100 Pathology for Massage Therapy II | 3 |
| MAS 4115 Massage Therapy Community Outreach Practicum | 2 |
| MAS 4120 Professional Development | 3 |
| FA/CPR | 0 |
| IPE 1201 Foundations of Interprofessional Communications | 3 |
| MAS 4103 Research Inquiry | 1 |
The Massage Therapy program requires an application for admission. Applicants are required to provide:
- An official high school transcript, GED certificate or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- One recommendation (ideally from a professional or academic mentor).
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