Associate in Applied Science
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
General Mortuary Science
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Course DescriptionsDean:
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MISSION
Providing career education of a technical or semi-professional nature that offers an associate degree that, upon completion, qualifies students to seek employment in the occupational field for which preparation is offered.
The Aims and Purposes of the Mortuary Science Department are the following:
- To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.
- To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and to help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary of the profession, as defined in the preamble above.
- To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large.
- To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.
- To provide a curriculum at the post secondary level of instruction.
- To encourage research in the field of funeral service.
The Mortuary Science program at KCKCC is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.
The annual passage rate of first-time takers on the National Board Examination (NBE) for the most recent three-year period for this institution and all ABFSE accredited funeral service education programs is posted on the ABFSE website.
KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MORTUARY SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ON THE NATIONAL BOARD EXAM (NBE)
| YEAR | TOTAL STUDENTS | PASS | FAIL | % PASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 64% |
| 2005 | 55 | 35 | 20 | 64% |
| 2004 | 52 | 34 | 18 | 65% |
You must take the exam within 45 days of graduation. This is a graduation requirement.
Criteria for Admission
- Meet the admission requirements of the college
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. This includes all undergraduate college courses taken
- Human Anatomy and Accounting must have been taken within the last 4 years to transfer to KCKCC
- All General Education requirements (34) hours must be completed prior to acceptance into the program
Mortuary Science Curriculum
The Mortuary Science classes (MTSC) must be completed within 3 consecutive semesters, or 1 calendar year from admission into the program.
Included in the curriculum are academic courses and practicums. Students must take the National Board Exam (NBE) prior to graduation; this is an ABFSE requirement.
College Requirement - 1 credit-hour Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning, (HUDV 100, college orientation class) is required of all degree-seeking students and 2 credit-hour Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (HUDV 101) is required of all degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER exam.
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements: | ||
| BIOL 123 | The Living Body | 3 |
| BIOL 141 | Human Anatomy and Laboratory* | 4 |
| BUSN 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 104 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| CIST 101 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition II* | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 115 | The Grieving Process | 3 |
| SPCH 151 SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Humanities Core Elective | 3 | |
| Total General Education Requirements | 34 | |
| Mortuary Science Requirements: | ||
| MTSC 101 | Orientation to Funeral Service | 2 |
| MTSC 105 | Mortuary Law | 3 |
| MTSC 108 | Mortuary Chemistry | 3 |
| MTSC 110 | Restorative Art* | 4 |
| MTSC 160 | Mortuary Microbiology | 3 |
| MTSC 201 | Pathology* | 3 |
| MTSC 205 | Embalming Theory* | 4 |
| MTSC 210 | Mortuary Management | 3 |
| MTSC 212 | Funeral Service Merchandising | 3 |
| MTSC 225 | Funeral Service Counseling* | 3 |
| MTSC 240 | Mortuary Science Practicum I* | 3 |
| MTSC 241 | Mortuary Science Practicum II* | 3 |
| Total Mortuary Science Requirements | 37 | |
| Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Mortuary Science Degree: | 71 | |
Suggested Curriculum 2007 - 2008
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman First Semester | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 123 | The Living Body | 3 |
| CIST 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| (See Catalog) | Humanities core course | 3 |
| BUSN 104 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Freshman Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| BIOL 141 | Human Anatomy & Laboratory | 4 |
| SPCH 151 SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| BUSN 101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| PSYC 115 | The Grieving Process | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Sophomore Third Semester | ||
| MTSC 101 | Orientation to Funeral Service | 2 |
| MTSC 105 | Mortuary Law | 3 |
| MTSC 108 | Mortuary Chemistry | 3 |
| MTSC 201 | Pathology | 3 |
| MTSC 212 | Funeral Service Merchandising | 3 |
| MTSC 240 | Mortuary Science Practicum I (Funeral Rites Practicum I) | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
| Sophomore Fourth Semester | ||
| MTSC 110 | Restorative Art | 4 |
| MTSC 160 | Mortuary Microbiology | 3 |
| MTSC 210 | Mortuary Management | 3 |
| MTSC 205 | Embalming Theory | 4 |
| MTSC 225 | Funeral Service Counseling | 3 |
| MTSC 241 | Mortuary Science Practicum II (Embalming Practicum II) | 3 |
| Total | 20 | |
- In addition, 1 credit-hour Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning, (HUDV 100, college orientation class) is required of all degree-seeking students and 2 credit-hour Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning, HUDV 101, is .required of all degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER exam.
- Total hours required for AAS degree in Mortuary Science: 72 -74 hours
- To reduce semester course load, please know that many classes listed above are available during summer session.
*See course description for prerequisite.
In addition, HUDV 101 Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong
Learning, (2 credit hours) is required the first Semester if student is a new
freshman with less than 15 credit hours earned with a 2.70 GPA.
To reduce semester course load, please know that many classes
listed above are available during summer session.
Last updated: Tue Apr 29 14:22:29 UTC 2008