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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