AS in Pre-Mortuary Science

University of Cincinnati

Overview

The UC Blue Ash College pre-mortuary science program is an associate of arts degree designed for students who want to transfer to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS). There, students will complete a bachelor of mortuary science degree. All courses from UCBA will transfer to CCMS.

Mortuary science seeks to enroll persons who believe in the dignity of funeral services, who are committed to competent, professional service, and who desire more than minimal technical training. Aside from embalming and other preparatory services, graduates also need experience in arrangements counseling, merchandising and funeral directing.

An education in mortuary science is rigorous. Students are required to have two years of general education -- including liberal arts, business and behavioural science -- before studying mortuary science. Upon graduation from a four-year program, students must take state and national board examinations.

Career

Employment opportunities for graduates of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) program exist mainly in funeral homes, but also in hospitals, public health organizations and related industries. Graduates of the CCMS program are equipped not only with classroom experience, but with laboratory work/study and practicum experience as well.