MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3765 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 70-83 CIP Code: 12.0301	Primary College: Initiating College: Chandler-Gilbert Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College Specific: CG Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Occupational Administrators GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 39-4011.00 Embalmers 11-9171.00 Funeral Home Managers 39-4031.00 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science program includes studies in public health; business management; natural sciences; legal, ethical and regulatory concerns; and clinical requirements associated with the mortuary field. The curriculum combines coursework in mortuary science with a general education component. The Mortuary Science associate degree is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097, 816-233-3747, www.abfse.org. Completion of the courses in the program prepares the student to sit for the National Board examination and begin state internship requirements.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

Required Courses

ACC107 Bookkeeping Theory and Practice (4) OR
ACC111 Accounting Principles I (3) OR
ACC211 Financial Accounting (3) OR
+ ACC212 Managerial Accounting (3) 3-4

BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR
+ BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND
+ BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) 4-8

BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers course (1-3) OR
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems course (1-3) 1-3
BPC110 or CIS105 recommended.

GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business (3) OR
GBS206 Business Law (UCC) (3) OR
GBS207 Business Law (General Corporate) (3) OR
+ PHI214 Business Ethics (3) 3

GBS151 Introduction to Business (3) OR
MGT175 Business Organization and Management (3) OR
MGT251 Human Relations in Business (3) OR
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business (3) 3

MSP101 Mortuary Science: Orientation and History 3
+ MSP105 Cremation for Mortuary Science 1
+ MSP201 Mortuary Science, Sociology, and Religion 3
+ MSP202 Embalming 3
+ MSP202LL Embalming Lab 1
+ MSP203 Microbiology for Mortuary Science 3
+ MSP204 Chemistry for Mortuary Science 3
+ MSP205 Funeral Directing I 3
+ MSP206 Funeral Directing II 3
+ MSP207 Mortuary Science Restorative Art 3
+ MSP207LL Mortuary Science Restorative Art Lab 1
+ MSP208 Funeral Service Law: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations 3
+ MSP209 Pathology for Mortuary Science 3
+ MSP210 Psychology and Counseling for Mortuary Science 2
+ MSP211 Compendium for Mortuary Science 3

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR
PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) OR
PSY156 Understanding Death and Dying (3) 3
Note that students who desire to transfer should choose PSY101.

Credits: 55-62

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 15-21

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3-6 Note that students who desire to transfer should choose from the MAT14+ or MAT15+ options.

General Education Distribution	Credits: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3 REL100 recommended.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by PSY101, OR PSY132, OR PSY156 in Required Courses.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 0
Met by BIO160, OR + BIO201 AND + BIO202 in Required Courses.

Program Competencies
1. Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve. (GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP201, MSP205, MSP206, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PHI214, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 2. Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BPC+++++, CIS+++++, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP105, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PHI214, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 3. Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral service in order to ensure compliance. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BPC+++++, CIS+++++, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, PHI214, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP105, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 4. Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, MSP101, MSP105, MSP201, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP203, MSP204, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP209, MSP211) 5. Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary for the preparation and handling of human remains. (BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP203, MSP204, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP209, MSP211) 6. Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services, and ceremonies. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BPC+++++, CIS+++++, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, PHI214, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP105, MSP201, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], MA) 7. Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, PHI214, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP105, MSP201, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), [FYC], [HU]) 8. Describe methods to address the grief-related needs of the bereaved. (MSP201, MSP205, MSP206, MSP208, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 9. Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BPC+++++, CIS+++++, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, PHI214, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP105, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP209, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY132, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 10. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice. (ACC107, ACC111, ACC211, ACC212, BIO160, BIO201, BIO202, BPC+++++, CIS+++++, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, PHI214, GBS151, MGT175, MGT251, MGT253, MSP101, MSP105, MSP201, MSP202, MSP202LL, MSP203, MSP204, MSP205, MSP206, MSP207, MSP207LL, MSP208, MSP209, MSP210, MSP211, PSY101, PSY156, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], MA)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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