(DRAFT) Mortuary Science (BS)
A degree in Mortuary Science
Since 1939, the Wayne State University Mortuary Science Program has been dedicated to educating and developing funeral service professionals who serve their communities with care and distinction. Through traditional, online and hybrid programs, students benefit from high quality instruction and practical experiences that lay the foundation for their funeral service careers.
What can I do with an Mortuary Science Degree?
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
Recommended degree program: Associate of Science (AS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1210 or 1180) | 3-4 | ENG 1020 |
| ENGL 1190 Communication 2 (or SPCH 1060) | 3-4 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | *PHIL 2200 Introduction to Logic | 3 | PHI 1050 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts (non-PHIL course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | *BIOL 1000 General Biology 1 | 4 | BIO 1510/1511 |
| *CHEM 1000 Chemistry for Everyone | 4 | CHM 1000 | |
| Social Sciences | *PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology | 4 | PSY 1020 |
| *SOCY Principles of Sociology | 4 | SOC 1010 | |
| Mortuary Science Pathway Courses | *BIO 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy | 6 | BIO 2870 |
| *HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology | 3 | MLS 3330 | |
| *SPCH 1060 Speech Communication Relationships | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| *SPCH 2100 Interpersonal Communication | 4 | COM 2200 | |
| *Any of the ACCT, BUSN, ECON, or MGMT course | 3-4 | See advisor | |
| *WHES 2024 Community and Environmental Health | 3 | PH 2100 | |
| Total Credits | 56-57 |
*Mortuary Science (MS) program specific prerequisite; must be completed before admission into the program. All grades in prerequisite requirements must be a minimum of "C" or better (2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale).
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 56-57 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 7-8 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 64 min. |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s university general education requirements.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
| Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mortuary Science | Credit |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |
| MS 3970 Practicum I | 3 |
| MS 3500 Embalming I | 2 |
| MS 3600 Restorative Art I | 3 |
| MS 3800 Funeral Directing | 3 |
| MS 3830 Psychology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| MS 4050 Anatomy for Mortuary Science | 2 |
| MS 4250 Microbiology & Pathology for Mortuary Science | 3 |
| Winter Semester | |
| MS 3980 Practicum II | 3 |
| MS 3300 Religions, Values, & Death | 2 |
| MS 3400 Funeral Service Law & Ethics I | 3 |
| MS 3510 Embalming II | 2 |
| MS 3610 Restorative Art II | 2 |
| MS 3810 Funeral Service Marketing & Merchandising | 3 |
| MS 3100 Thanatochemistry | 2 |
| MS 5350 Funeral Service Communications | 1 |
| Spring Semester | |
| MS 3620 Preparation for Disposition | 2 |
| MS 3760 Funeral Service History & Trends | 2 |
| MS 3840 Funeral Service Applications | 3 |
| Spring/Summer Semester | |
| MS 3410 Funeral Service Law & Ethics II | 3 |
| MS 4000 Practicum III | 3 |
| MS 4450 Funeral Service Management & Accounting | 3 |
| MS 5996 Professional Review | 3 |
| Total Credits | 56 |
Notes:
- An online and part-time schedule are also available that meet the educational requirements for licensure in every state.
- All applicants must attend one monthly Information Meeting at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Additional information regarding monthly meetings can be found on the college's website.
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 56 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 56 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Information meetings are designed to help prospective students answer questions about the educational opportunities available in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. They are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Wayne State University - Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Mortuary Science Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
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