Mortuary Science Pathway - A.T.S.

The College of Applied and Technical Studies at Kent State University is collaborating with the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS), the nation’s leading funeral service educator, to offer an Associate of Technical Studies degree with a a direct pathway for students to seamlessly matriculate their Kent State general education credits to the on-site CCMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science program. The following coursework is tailored to meet CCMS's prerequisite requirements.

Associate of Technical Study, Individualized Program to Bachelor of Mortuary Science

 
Semester One

Total Semester Credit Hours: 14-16


Semester Two

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Semester Three

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Semester Four

Total Semester Credit Hours: 16-17

Total Credit Hours to Graduate with the ATS, Individualized Program degree from Kent State University: 60-63


Notes:

1 MATH 10675, MATH 11009, MATH 11010, MATH 11012, MATH 12002, MATH 12011, or MATH 12021 are prerequisites for CHEM 10050. MATH 10040 or MATH 10041 or minimum C grade in MATH 10772 or MATH 10775 or any course between MATH 11009 to MATH 49998 are prerequisites for CHEM 10055. 
2 Required CCMS transfer course, minimum C grade
3 CCMS Recommended Elective 

Category

Credit Hours

Strongly Recommended Electives List
English

3

ENG 21011 Research Writing
Science

2-3

BSCI 11020 Foundational Anatomy and Physiology II
BSCI 20021 Basic Microbiology
BSCI 21020 Anatomy and Physiology II
Social Science

9

SOC 12050 Introduction to Sociology
Humanities and Fine Arts

9

REL 11020 Introduction to World Religions 
PHIL 21001 Introduction to Ethics
Business

5-6

BMRT 11009 Introduction to Management Technology
BMRT 21000 Business Law and Ethics
General Electives

7-8

Remaining credits from recommended categories in Science, Social Science, Humanities and Fine Arts, and Business


Graduation Requirements

Requirements to graduate with the Associate of Technical Study (ATS) degree: To graduate, students must have minimum 60 credit hours, a minimum 2.000 major GPA and minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA. More specific graduation requirement information can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Kent State University Catalog (www.kent.edu/catalog).

This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Kent State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Kent State University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

It is recommended that students intending to pursue the Associate of Technical Study, Individualized Program through Kent State University consult with academic advisors at both Kent State University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.500 is required for admission to the CCMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science program
 


 

Bachelor of Mortuary Science at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

 

Contact Information

Kent State  University
Academic Partnerships
pathways@kent.edu

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Holly Hoffman, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions
Ph: 513-618-1929
hhoffman@ccms.edu