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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