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Mortuary Science Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

Students will transfer to an approved program to complete a full course of instruction at an accredited school of mortuary science.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (General Studies CAT 7) (4)
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
Elective (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
MAT 121 College Algebra (General Studies CAT 3) (3)
*PGH 200 Intro to Personal, Public, and Global Health (General Studies CAT 9) (3)
PSY 101 General Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
BUS 240 Accounting I (3)
ENG 150 Topics in Literature (General Studies CAT 6) (3)
General Studies CAT 8 (3)
Elective (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
*BIO 104 Environmental Concerns (General Studies CAT 10) (3)
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
BUS 241 Accounting II (3)
CHE 208 Intro to Organic Chemistry (4)
General Studies CAT 4 (3)

Junior - 1st semester
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4)
PHY 201 General Physics I (3)
PHY 321 General Physics I Lab (1)
Elective (3)
Elective (300 level or above from any department) (3)

Junior - 2nd semester
*Electives (9)
Elective (300 level or above from any department) (6-7)

Senior - 1st semester
HSC 498 Clinical Programs (15)

Senior - 2nd semester
HSC 498 Clinical Programs (15)

*Electives: Choose 9 hours from the courses listed below (must include 3 hours of PSY or CSL):
BIO 385 Microbiology (4)
BUS 222 Business Law I (3)
CSL 202 Intro to Human Services (3)
PSY 316 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 406 Death and Dying (3)
SOC 350 Religion and Culture (3)
SOC 415 The Family (3)

*Course is recommended but not required for this General Studies CAT.