A recent articulation agreement between Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Sciences (CATS) and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science provides a seamless pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.
Kent State’s associate of technical study’s individualized program to the bachelor of mortuary science is offered on the Regional Campuses. Once completed, this degree provides that pathway by which students can transfer to CCMS and immediately begin earning a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.
“We are excited to be able to offer this pathway to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science through the Regional Campuses and we are excited about the opportunities this presents to many of our students. This makes it possible for students to transfer their college coursework efficiently and timely,” explained Susan Emens, associate dean of CATS. “The mortuary science field is growing and evolving in ways that are creating exciting career options for our graduates. This is a perfect fit for us and gives our students a career option they may never have considered.”
The bachelor of mortuary science degree can be completed in four semesters, following a rigorous curriculum that prepares students to become funeral service professionals such as funeral directors, embalmers, certified crematory operators, forensic autopsy technicians and certified celebrants that officiate non-religious personalized funeral services.
CCMS is regionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and professionally accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ohio ranks second in the nation for employment opportunities for funeral arrangers, morticians and undertakers. The median annual salary for funeral service workers is just over $60,000. In 2023, there were 61,000 career openings in the funeral service industry with the job outlook expected to grow 4% through 2033.
To download information about the ATS individualized program leading to a bachelor of mortuary science degree visit kent.edu/admissions/degree-pathways and select CCMS.