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

This program is designed for graduates of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science who hold an Associate in Specialized Technology degree. ENGL 151 is a prerequisite for entry into the B.S. degree program but does not confer credit toward the degree.

Prerequisite to the Program

ENGL 151 English Composition II 3


Transfer Credits from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (36)



Pre-Professional Transfer Credits from Regionally-Accredited College or University (60)



Department Core Requirements (12)

BIOL 334 Occupational Safety and Health 3
PSYC 203 Theories of Personality 3
POLS 330 The American Presidency 3
BMGT 221 Business Communications and Research 3


Degree Concentration Requirements (18)



Concentration in Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts
minimum 12 credits:

THEA 109 Elements of Stagecraft 2
THEA 111 Introduction to Acting I 3
THEA 112 Introduction to Acting II 3
THEA 117 Introduction to Theatre Arts 3
THEA 118 Stage Makeup 1
MUS 106 Piano Class 1
MUS 203 Voice Class I 2
one sequence:
MUS 101/ART 100 Music Appreciation / Introduction to Visual Arts 6
COPA 250 / 251 The Arts and Human Experience I / II 6


Concentration in Government and International Studies
POLS 209 Law and Society 3
POLS 402 Constitutional Law 3
ECON 202 Principles of Economics/Macroeconomics 3
POLS xxx (200+ level POLS elective) 3
POLS xxx (200+ level POLS elective) 3
one sequence:
POLS 207 Public Policy Issues 3
HIST 204 History of the United States II 3


Concentration in Human Sciences
PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC 221 Introduction to Social Work 3
PSYC 305 Counseling Practicum 3
three courses:
PSYC 261 Non-Verbal Expression 3
PSYC 304 Counseling Theories and Practices 3
PSYC 418 Adult Development 3
SOC 111 World Cultures 3
SOC 205 Social Inequality in America 3
SOC 308 American Ethnic Groups 3
SOC 309 Sociology of the African-American Experience 3


Concentration in Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology
BIOL 211 Human Biology 3
BIOL 243 Public Health 3
BIOL 341 Environmental Health 3
__________ (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) 3
__________ (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) 3
__________ (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) 3


Minimum Credits for B.A. Degree   126


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