Pre-Mortuary Science, A.S.

Associate of Science Degree: (AS-MS)

About the Program

Pre-Mortuary Science Associate of Science degree program prepares students for entrance into a mortuary science program and an eventual career as a mortician. This program is designed in accordance with the Mortuary Science program at Wayne State University, which is the only institution in Michigan that prepares students for State certification in mortuary science. Because entrance into the WSU program is competitive, a minimum requirement for application is completion of at least 68 credit hours with a grade of ‘C’ or better as outlined in the WSU graduate bulletin.

Program Goals

• To educate and develop students in all phases of funeral service to meet and exceed the standards of care in dealing with the health, safety and care associated in the preparation and care of the deceased
• To provide a general in a Pre-Mortuary Science Associate of Science studies as the precursor for a declared four-year degree 

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to successfully complete the Pre-Mortuary Science Associate of Science program of study with a “C” average or higher as a foundation to transfer to WSU or other four-year baccalaureate institutions
• Develop and demonstrate proficient and the technical skills in the ethical care of human remains
• Articulate, apply and practice federal, state and local regulatory guidelines to situations pertaining to the mortuary science profession
• Demonstrate applied knowledge of funeral service emphasizing and exhibiting high ethical, moral, community and personnel performance and integrity standards as they apply to the profession

Admission Requirements

Students are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter the Pre-Mortuary Science Program on the WCCCD admission application or change intent at the campus admission office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer
• Complete prerequisite coursework with a “C” or better and a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale