Mortuary Science, Associate in Applied Science Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Malcolm X Program Code: 0257
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Mortuary Science prepares students enrolled in the program with work-based experiences in how to embalm and restore human remains, arrange and conduct religious and humanistic funerals, memorial services, manage funeral home operations, sell funeral merchandise, assist grieving families, and assist members of the medical profession in areas related to human remains. Funeral home establishments may employ students prior to the state of Illinois required internship. The program is in compliance with the standards, guidelines, and curriculum of the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), the Conference of Funeral Service Examining
Courses
- BIOLOGY 116 — Introduction to Anatomy And Physiology
- BIOLOGY 120 — Terminology For Medical Careers
- BIOLOGY 226 — Human Structure and Function I
- BIOLOGY 227 — Human Structure and Function II
- ENGLISH 101 — Composition
- MATH 118 — General Education Math
- MOR SCI 117 — History of Funeral Service
- MOR SCI 118 — Microbiology & Pathology for Embalmers
- MOR SCI 119 — Chemistry For Embalmers
- MOR SCI 120 — Social Science for Funeral Service
- MOR SCI 121 — Restorative Art
- MOR SCI 122 — Embalming Theory I
- MOR SCI 123 — Funeral Directing & Cremation
- MOR SCI 124 — Anatomy for Embalmers
- MOR SCI 217 — Business Communication
- MOR SCI 218 — Mortuary And Business Law
- MOR SCI 219 — Restorative Art Laboratory
- MOR SCI 220 — Embalming Theory II
- MOR SCI 221 — Funeral Management with Accounting
- MOR SCI 222 — Embalming Laboratory
- MOR SCI 223 — Funeral Merchandising
- MOR SCI 224 — Advanced Mortuary Practice Capstone
- SPEECH 101 — Fundamentals of Speech Communication