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Massage Therapy A.A.S.

Course Description

Neurology

A detailed study of the nervous system including nerve origin, insertion and function. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including the brain and cranial nerves, spinal cord, nerves and plexuses, and the sensory, motor and autonomic nervous system. The laboratory component is composed of hands-on exercises including computer simulation, physiological testing, and nerve tracing as well as identification of anatomical structures on specimens, models, and microscopic slides. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, BIOL 151 with a C- or better 4 credits (3 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours), fall semester This course satisfies SUNY General Education Requirements for “Natural Sciences”.

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Admissions Requirements

Students must demonstrate that they have received an Eastern and Western massage from a licensed massage therapist within one year prior to enrollment. 

Transfer students and students who are re–entering the academic world after a long absence or looking at massage as a second career are evaluated on a case–by–case basis. Morrisville State College has a rolling admission policy; notification of acceptance begins November 1. SAT or ACT exams are recommended, and an on–campus interview is encouraged.