Pre-Mortuary
Pre-Mortuary Science
A degree in mortuary science prepares a person to become a funeral director. This profession demands sensitivity to the needs and desires of people in bereavement and requires effective intervention during a time of emotional stress. College programs in mortuary science usually last from one to four years depending upon the school. There are forty mortuary science programs accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, which is the funeral service accrediting agency in the United States.
Course Schedule
A.A. Degree
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BUS-102 | Intro to Business | 3.0 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| BIO-112 | General Biology I | 4.0 |
| CHM-165 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-106 | Composition II | 3.0 |
| BIO-113 | General Biology II | 4.0 |
| CHM-175 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CSC-110 | Intro to Computers | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Math Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PSY-111 | Intro to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3.0 |
| BIO-168 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| PHY-162 | College Physics I | 4.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| BIO-186 | Microbiology w/lab | 4.0 |
| ECN-130 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| PHY-172 | College Physics II | 4.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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A.A. Degree Total Hours: 69.0 |
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*Suggested High School courses are: |
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Instructors
| Beth Collins | 515-574-1244 | collins@iowacentral.edu | |
| Don Evers | 515-574-1226 | evers@iowacentral.edu | |
| Dr. Anne Macek-Lachelt | 515-574-1246 | lachelt@iowacentral.edu | |
| Steve Openshaw | 515-574-1248 | openshaw@iowacentral.edu |
