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Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Specialized Professional Studies—Funeral Service

This program is designed for students who have not previously earned a degree. An Associate in Science degree with a major in Specialized Professional Studies–Funeral Services is granted upon completion of the first two years of study at Point Park. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree must go on to earn 36 credits from an accredited school of mortuary science and another 31 credits from Point Park; the latter include a concentration in Environmental Health or Business Administration.

Core Requirements for Associate in Science Degree (36)

ENGL 150 English Composition I 3
ENGL 151 English Composition II 3
ENGL 214 Professional and Business Writing 3
COPA 250 The Arts and Human Experience I 3
HIST 150 Introduction to the Study of History 3
MATH 180 College Algebra 3
NSET 101 Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology 3
POLS 250 Introduction to the Study of Government Systems 3
PSYC 150 Psychological Foundations 3
SOC 150 Sociological Foundations 3
one course:
ENGL 250 World Literature I 3
ENGL 251 World Literature II 3
one course:
COPA 251 The Arts and Human Experience II 3
CINE 302 Cinema 3


Department Major Requirements for Associate in Science Degree (24)

BIOL 101 General Biology I 3
BIOL 102 General Biology II 3
BIOL 103 General Biology Laboratory I 1
BIOL 104 General Biology Laboratory II 1
BIOL 211 Human Biology 3
BIOL 243 Public Health 3
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 103 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ECON 201 Principles of Economics/Macroeconomics 3
_________ (BIOL, CHEM, MATH, NSET, or PHYS elective) 3


Minimum Credits for A.S. Degree   60


Transfer Credits from Accredited School of Mortuary Science (36)



Department Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree (31)



BMGT 101 Introduction to Business 3
PSYC 203 Theories of Personality 3
PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSYC 418 Adult Development 3
_________ (200+ level elective) 3
_________ (200+ level elective) 3


Concentration in Environmental Health:
BIOL 334 Occupational Safety and Health 3
BIOL 341 Environmental Health 3
BIOL xxx (200+ level BIOL elective) 3
BIOL xxx (200+ level BIOL elective) 3


Concentration in Business Administration:
BMGT 204 Salesmanship 3
BMGT 208 Principles of Management 3
_________ (100+ level ACCT elective or 200+ level BMGT/CMPS elective) 3
_________ (100+ level ACCT elective or 200+ level BMGT/CMPS elective) 3


Minimum Credits for B.S. Degree   126


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