Course Descriptions pressure massage. The course provides demonstration and practice of these techniques as well as charting and intake skills. (Fall Semester) Prerequisite: MT106
MT230 Clinical Practicum I (1)
This course provides an in-depth study of professional ethics and business practices. (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: MT230
The first clinical practicum experience, only offered to third semester students, provides the opportunity to practice massage therapy in a clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace. (Fall Semester) Prerequisites: MT101, MT105, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT205 Co-requisites: BIO243, BIO333, MT206
MT212 Applied Pathophysiology (3)
MT240 Clinical Practicum II (1)
MT211 Professional Development (1)
This course provides an overview of procedures for treating complicating pathological conditions, working with other healthcare providers, and developing massage therapy treatment plans. (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: BIO130/BIO130L, BIO131/BIO131L, BIO333 and MT230
MT216 Sports & Rehab Massage Therapy (3) This course will present the basics of sports and rehab massage. Myofascial and trigger point therapy work will be explored through demo and practice. The course will be offered as a 3 credit hands-on massage therapy elective. (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: MT205
MT217 Thai Massage (3) This course offers a fundamental introduction to Nuad Bo-Rarn, the traditional massage of Thailand, levels I and II. Thai massage incorporates facilitated stretching similar to assisted yoga. Students completing levels I and II will be able to perform a full body Thai massage including front, back, side and seated position. (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: MT206
The second clinical practicum experience, only offered to fourth semester students, continues practice opportunities for massage therapy in a clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The Clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace. (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: BIO243, BIO333, and MT230 Co-requisites: MT212, MT245
MT245 Massage Therapy Seminar I (1) This fourth semester course offers students an opportunity to integrate knowledge gained throughout the program in a review process in preparation for the state licensing exam. (Spring Semester) Co-requisite: MT240
MATHEMATICS MA096 Pre-Algebra (3)*
This course will provide an opportunity to learn massage techniques specifically for pregnancy. Other aspects that will be addressed, but will not be limited to, are: anatomy and physiology, cautions/ contraindications, emotional aspects of pregnancy, postpartum massage and marketing. (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: MT205
A foundation level course to provide students with essential mathematical skills for college programs which require basic algebra skills. Topics include basic operations with decimals, fractions and integers, percent applications, proportions, algebraic expressions, an introduction to solving linear equations, graphing linear equations and the metric system. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) *Institutional credit only. *Placement is based on Accuplacer scores. *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. Fulfills program prerequisite for High School Algebra.
MT219 Reflexology (3)
MA097 Introduction to Algebra (3)*
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the basics of reflexology, a hands-on body work technique designed to promote health and wellness. The history, development, and application of this approach will be studied, as well as the specific treatment techniques. Students will be able to provide a full treatment upon completion of the course which is both therapeutic and relaxing. (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: MT205
This course provides a study of solving first degree equations and inequalities. Other topics include: graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving word problems, scientific notation, and adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) Prerequisite: High School Algebra or MA096 *Institutional credit only. *Placement is based on Accuplacer scores. *Students must receive a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher to pass this course. Fulfills second math prerequisite.
MT218 Pregnancy Massage (3)
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MA107 Logical Reasoning and Decision Making (3) This course introduces students to both informal and formal logic; and students will use the developed logic to evaluate decisions for given situations. Topics include: informal logical games, logical fallacies, truth tables, logical equivalence, sentential logic with proofs, categorical logic, probability, expected value, and decision making. (This course is cross listed with Philosophy PH107 – credit will not be granted for both PH107 and MA107) Prerequisite: Exit level high school Regents mathematics or equivalent; successful completion of MA096; and/or placement test.
MA111 College Algebra and Statistics with Business Applications (3) This course provides students foundations in algebra and statistics as preparation for the demands of quantitative reasoning in the field of business. Topics on algebra include: function, linear, quadratic, radicals, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions. Topics on statistics include: measures of central tendency, measures of variations, measures of positions, counting principles, probability, expected value and regressions. Applications to business and finance problems are a focus. Prerequisites: MA097 with “C” or better; exit level high school Regents mathematics; or placement test.
MA112 College Algebra with Trigonometry (4) This pre-calculus course is designed to develop mathematics and skills so that students are adequately prepared for calculus and other college-level science courses. Algebra topics covered include: radicals, quadratic functions, logarithmic, exponential and their inverse functions, and systems of linear equations. Trigonometry topics include right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric ratios and identities. Graphing is emphasized in both algebra and trigonometry topics. Prerequisite: MA097 with “C” or better*, two years of high school level mathematics under the Regents curriculum, or an algebra course that covers solving linear and quadratic equation, systems of linear equations up to two variables; or placement test. *Students would be well advised to achieve a grade of “B” or better in the prerequisite mathematics course in order to achieve success in this course.
MA120 Statistics I (3) An introduction to Statistics with modern applications to Sociology, Business, Economics, Ecology, Health Science and Psychology. Topics include descriptive statistics, central tendency, percentile rank, Z-Scores, probability, probability