Program of Study: Mortuary Science
A.A.S. Program (Hegis Code 5299.20)
Total Credits: 71

First Semester

MSC 111
MSC 112
CHE 135
SOC 201
ENG 101

Funeral Orientation
Public Health & Sanitary Science
Chemistry for Applied Science
Introduction to Sociology
Composition I

3
3
4
3
3

PED Activity Course

1

17

Second Semester

MSC 124
MSC 127
AHS 202
PSY 203
ENG 102

Anatomy for Embalmers I
Funeral Home Management
Microbiology – Medical
General Psychology I
Composition II

3
3
4
3
3

PED Activity Course

1

17

Third Semester (See 5)

MSC 234
MSC 235
MSC 236
MSC 237
MSC 238
COM 103

Mortuary Law and Ethics
Anatomy for Embalmers II (See 1)
Embalming Theory I (See 1)
Embalming Laboratory I (See 2, 6, 7)
Pathology (See 1, 6)
Public Speaking

3
3
3
1.5
3
3

Mathematics Elective    

3

19.5

Fourth Semester

MSC 241
MSC 245
MSC 247
MSC 248
MSC 249
CMP 115

Restorative Art (See 1)
Funeral Directing III with Practicum
Embalming Theory II
Embalming Laboratory II (See 3, 6)
Funeral Counseling (See 4)
Computers in Business

3
5
2
1.5
3
3

17.5

(1) Prerequisite: Anatomy for Embalmers I (MSC 124)

(2) Prerequisite or corequisite: (MSC 236)

(3) Prerequisite or corequisite: (MSC 247)

(4) Prerequisite: PSY 203 (General Psychology I)

(5) The Department recommends that students take 3-6 credits
     in summer semesters.

(6) Students must provide own transportation to off-campus
     field experiences.

(7) Prerequisite: MSC 112

NOTE: A grade of “C” or better is required in all Mortuary
           Science (MSC) courses, Chemistry for Applied Science
           (CHE 135), and Medical Microbiology (AHS 202).