Mortuary Science, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science: AAS 3765
70-83 Credits
Program Contact
Donna G. Backhaus | 480-988-8503 | donna.backhaus@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science program includes studies in public health; business management; natural sciences; legal, ethical and regulatory concerns; and clinical requirements associated with the mortuary field. The curriculum combines coursework in mortuary science with a general education component. The Mortuary Science associate degree is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097, 816-233-3747, www.abfse.org. Completion of the courses in the program prepares the student to sit for the National Board examination and begin state internship requirements.
Program Notes
Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission to the program is required. Prior to applying to the program, students must have proof of high school graduation or GED and must complete the following required coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.75 prior to entry into the Mortuary Science (MSP) cohort coursework: [(ACC107 or ACC111), BIO160 or (BIO201 and BIO202), (BPC+++++ or CIS+++++) (BPC110 or CIS105 recommended), (COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230), (CRE101 or equivalent), (ENG101 or ENG107), (ENG102 or ENG108), GBS205 or GBS206 or GBS207 or PHI214, GBS151 or MGT175 or MGT251 or MGT253, (PSY101 or PHY132 or PSY156), Mathematics (any approved), and Humanities (REL100 recommended)] or have permission of Program Director
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Bookkeeping Theory And Practice | ||
| Accounting Principles I | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-8 | |
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
BPC | Any BPC Business-Personal Computers course 1 | |
CIS | Any CIS Computer Information Systems course 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | ||
| Business Law (UCC) | ||
| Business Law (General Corporate) | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Organization and Management | ||
| Human Relations in Business | ||
| Owning and Operating a Small Business | ||
| MSP101 | Mortuary Science: Orientation and History | 1 |
| MSP105 | Cremation for Mortuary Science | 1 |
| MSP201 | Mortuary Science, Sociology, and Religion | 3 |
| MSP202 | Embalming | 3 |
| MSP202LL | Embalming Lab | 1 |
| MSP203 | Microbiology for Mortuary Science | 3 |
| MSP204 | Chemistry for Mortuary Science | 3 |
| MSP205 | Funeral Directing I | 3 |
| MSP206 | Funeral Directing II | 3 |
| MSP207 | Mortuary Science Restorative Art | 3 |
| MSP207LL | Mortuary Science Restorative Art Lab | 1 |
| MSP208 | Funeral Service Law: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations | 3 |
| MSP209 | Pathology for Mortuary Science | 3 |
| MSP210 | Psychology and Counseling for Mortuary Science | 2 |
| MSP211 | Compendium for Mortuary Science | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology 2 | ||
| Psychology and Culture | ||
| Understanding Death and Dying | ||
Note that students who desire to transfer should choose PSY101. | ||
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| First-Year Composition | ||
or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| First-Year Composition | ||
or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Technical and Professional Writing | ||
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area with a C or better 3 | 3-6 | |
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area 4 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Met by Required Courses 5 | 0 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Met by Required Courses 6 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 68-81 | |
- 1
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications or CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems recommended
- 2
Students who desire to transfer should choose PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
- 3
Students who desire to transfer should choose from the MAT14+ or MAT15+ options
- 4
REL100 World Religions is recommended
- 5
Met by PSY101 Introduction to Psychology OR PSY156 Understanding Death and Dying in Required Courses.
- 6
Met by BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology in Required Courses.