Mortuary Science

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses.

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 35 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

• CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
• MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
• Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 109

• ►You're making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

• ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
• CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
• Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective or Diversity-Approved Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): HIST 116 or WMST 101

• The courses below require admission to the Mortuary Science Program
  

• BIOL 130 - Human Anatomy for Mortuary Science 3 Credit(s).
• BIOL 245 - Microbiology for Mortuary Science 3 Credit(s).
• BIOL 252 - Physiological Pathology 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 106 - Thanatochemistry 2 Credit(s).

• ►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.

• MORS 111 - Embalming Theory I 2 Credit(s).
• MORS 112 - Embalming Laboratory I 1 Credit(s).
• MORS 113 - Embalming Theory II 2 Credit(s).
• MORS 114 - Embalming Laboratory II 1 Credit(s).
• MORS 121 - Restorative Art - Surface Anatomy 2 Credit(s).
• MORS 122 - Restorative Art - Color and Cosmetics 2 Credit(s).
• MORS 101 - Funeral Service Principles I 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 115 - Advanced Embalming Theory 2 Credit(s).
• MORS 131 - Mortuary Management I 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 141 - Mortuary Laws and Practices I 2 Credit(s).

• ►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.

• MORS 102 - Funeral Service Principles II 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 132 - Mortuary Management II 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 142 - Mortuary Laws and Practices II 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 151 - Thanatology 3 Credit(s).
• MORS 200 - Funeral Service Seminar 3 Credit(s).

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.