Pre-Mortuary Science

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Pre-Professional Studies are designed for students planning to pursue further study at a professional school. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor as soon as possible to discuss course selection, to gather information regarding admission requirements for professional schools, and to select an appropriate undergraduate major. Please note that Pre-Professional Studies are NOT majors, an EMU degree will not be awarded.

The pre-mortuary science program requires two academic years. Before entering the professional mortuary school, the student must complete at least 60 hours of college work that includes the following science and mathematics courses:

Advisor Information

Heather Holmes, PhD, Associate Professor, Chemistry Department., 541 Science Complex, 734.487.0341

Recommended Courses

BIO 105 Introductory Biology for Non-majors [GEKN] 4 hrs
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I [GEKN] 3 hrs
CHEM 122 General Chemistry I Laboratory [GEKN] 1 hr
CHEM 123 General Chemistry II 3 hrs
CHEM 124 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr
MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra 3 hrs
Another mathematics elective may be substituted.
PHY 101 Physical Science in the Arts [GEKN] 4 hrs

Recommended Elective Courses

The Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science recommends the following courses for elective hours. They include behavioral sciences, business, counseling, first aid and public speaking.

ACC 240 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 hrs
COMM 124 Foundations of Speech Communication [GEEC] 3 hrs
COMM 225 Listening Behavior [GEKS] 3 hrs
COMM 226 Nonverbal Communication [GEKS] 3 hrs
COMM 227 Interpersonal Communication [GEKS] 3 hrs
COUN 450 An Introduction: Counseling Concepts and Skills 3 hrs
ECON 200 The American Economy 3 hrs
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics [GEQR or GEKS] 3 hrs
HLED 210 First Aid and CPR Certification 2 hrs
LAW 293 Legal Environment of Business 3 hrs
MKTG 360 Principles of Marketing 3 hrs
MKTG 363 Retailing 3 hrs
PSY 225 Psychology of Religion 3 hrs
PSY 323 Psychology of Human Aging 3 hrs
SOCL 105 Introductory Sociology [GEKS] 3 hrs
SOCL 311W Aging and the Life Course [GEWI] 3 hrs