Program Description
The mortuary science concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Biology, through affiliation with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, is accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Education, National Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science, National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States Inc. This program is designed for three years of approved study on campus and one year of study at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
The curriculum requires 120 credits: 94 credits in required and elective Cal U courses and 26 credits for the institute year. Upon completion of the program, the student is granted a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal U and an associate degree in specialized technology from the Pittsburgh institute. Upon completion of a one-year resident intern period, the candidate applies for the state board examinations and licensure as a funeral director and embalmer.
| Course | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 41 |
| Building a Sense of Community UNI 100 First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| Composition ENG 101 English Composition I |
3 |
| Public Speaking CDC 101 Public Speaking |
3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy MAT 181 College Algebra |
3 |
| Health and Wellness Any Health and Wellness Course |
3 |
| Technological Literacy Any Tech Lit. Course |
3 |
| Humanities Any Humanities Course |
3 |
| Fine Arts Any Fine Arts Course |
3 |
| Natural Sciences CHE 101 General Chemistry I |
4 |
| Social Sciences Any Social Science Course |
3 |
| General Education Options The following courses are suggested electives of professional mortuary science interest. Please consult your adviser for the most appropriate courses for you. At least one course must be an Ethics and Multicultural Awareness Emphasis (EMEL) Course.
|
12 |
| Required Major Courses | 32 |
| BIO 120 General Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 125 General Botany | 4 |
| BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 306 Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 326 General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 328 Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO *** 300- or 400-level BIO/ENS Course (requires approval of adviser) | 4 |
| CHE 102 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science | 26 |
| Upper-level Major Courses (fourth year of program) | 26 |
| Free Electives | 21 |
Students are recommended to take courses leading to a minor in Business Administration,
Psychology or another area of interest. The following courses are suggested choices:
|
21 |
| Total | 120 |
Additional requirements, not counted toward the General Education requirements, include:
- Special Experience Course (1 course required): Any Special Experience Course
- Writing-Intensive Component Courses (2 courses required): Any Upper-Division Writing Component Course
- Laboratory Course (1 course required): BIO 215 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Program Note: Student must complete 48 credits of 300- or 400-level courses. The curriculum includes 42 upper-level credits.