Pre-Mortuary Science (B.S.) Coursework
Mortuary Science combines behavioral, physical, and applied sciences to prepare graduates for careers as funeral service professionals. Mortuary Science is a bachelor’s degree program. However, two years of college level coursework is typically required for admission into the program.
SMSU provides the required pre-requisite coursework for students who intend to enroll in a mortuary program. A student may transfer into a mortuary science program generally after completing two years of prerequisite coursework from an accredited institution. It is recommended that students complete the general education/liberal arts program of the institution while completing the prerequisite coursework. Some mortuary science schools may provide a 1 year accelerated program for students that have already earned a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
Science Department Office
SM 178
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
- Telephone: 507-537-6178
- Fax: 507-537-6151
- Email: science@smsu.edu
- Website: www.smsu.edu/academics/departments/science
Course Guidelines
Due to variation in each school’s curriculum, the following is merely a guideline of typical requirements. To determine the exact requirements for each program, the student should work with their academic advisor to review each school to which he/she is applying.
| SMSU Course Number | Pre-Requisite courses for Program | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biol 104 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Biol 100 or 200 |
Introduction to cellular biology with lab |
4 |
| Biol 305 (and 306) | Anatomy and Physiology I (Anatomy and Physiology II recommended) | 4+ |
| Math 200 | Statistics | 3 |
| Psych 101 | General Psychology (Some may require an additional psych course) | 3 |
| Soci 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Acct 100 or 211 | Accounting or Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Eng 151 | Academic writing | 3 |
| Comm 110 | Essentials of speaking and listening | 3 |
| Comm 230 | Interpersonal and cross cultural communications | 3 |
| Liberal arts courses | Complete university general education /liberal education program | Variable |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION PROCESS
- Complete Application
- $20 Non-refundable Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript(s)
- ACT or SAT Test Scores
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Rank in the upper half of graduating class
- or
- Score a composite of 21 or above on the ACT or 990 on the SAT
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