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  • MTS 140: Embalming I

    5.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    4.5 1 5 The student will be introduced to the techniques of embalming and preparation of the deceased for public viewing. Instruction covers knowledge of the skills necessary to embalm a "normal case." Theory, practices and techniques of sanitation, restoration, and preservation of the deceased human remains are included. Laboratory experience will consist of a dissection laboratory and other related activities. Pre-embalming, embalming and postembalming treatments will be covered in depth. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BIO 111 and CHM 100 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 150: Psychology of Grief and Death

    3.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    This course has been designed to look at many perspectives of death, dying, grief, bereavement, and the human experiences and difficulties that each of us face. This course is a comprehensive study of the patterns of death and dying that the funeral profession will face. Some of the course will include past history of the mourning process, last rites, death in children's lives, and special cases. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Fall Prerequisites: PSY 101 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 160: Funeral Service Administration

    4.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    This course is designed to teach effective funeral home management skills. Instruction includes recognizing, analyzing, and solving funeral service management problems and establishing and implementing policies regarding funeral home management. Funeral home operation and records, ethics, and professional regulations are examined. Laws that govern the practice of funeral services, the Illinois License Law, Vital Statistics Act, transportation rules and Social Security are studied. Responsibilities and relationships to local boards of health and the State Department of Public Health are emphasized. The student also develops product knowledge which includes caskets, vaults, monuments, and urns. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Fall Prerequisites: Successful completion of MTS 120 and BUS 201 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 170: Restorative Art

    4.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    Instruction covers the restoration of the deceased for public viewing. Every aspect of performing a partial or total restoration is covered. Students will study the structure of the cranial and facial areas of the human skull and gain an appreciation of each facial feature's physiognomy, as well as its parts in the overall composite. Laboratory experience will consist of doing partial or total restorations for "normal cases." ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Fall Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 111 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 210: Funeral Service Counseling

    4.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    Current theories in personal counseling, with an emphasis on bereavement, are covered. The student is taught counseling skills and is introduced to disaster management and crisis intervention skills. Counseling in grief resolution is examined. Funeral service counseling needs are examined in relation to a variety of cultural, religious, and ethnic groups, and their individual needs. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 220: Funeral Directing

    3.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the various types and styles of services that the funeral director must provide to the families that are served by the funeral home. These will include the various religions, as well as ethnic, social, and fraternal influences. The students will also have an opportunity to participate in making mock funeral arrangements, as well as directing those mock funerals. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Spring Prerequisites: Successful completion of MTS 150 and MTS 160 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 230: Embalming II

    4.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    3.5 1 4 This course offers an in-depth study of the various problems of embalming and proper chemicals used for each. Emphasis is placed on providing the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for any deviation from normal as it pertains to the preparation of the deceased for public viewing. Laboratory experience will consist of a dissection laboratory and other related activities. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Spring Prerequisite: MTS 140 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 240: Funeral Service Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    This course is designed to allow for extensive testing of the student's knowledge, both theoretical and technical. Reviews of the material for the National Board Examination will take place at this time and examinations will be administered. These examination topics will be announced ahead of time and will be selected from the various subjects of study as listed within the curriculum outlines from the American Board of Funeral Service Education. This course will further prepare each student prior to graduation for the successful completion of the National Board Examination. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTS 160 Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 250: Funeral Service Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    Students will be assigned by the program coordinator to an approved funeral home for an eight-week period learning from actual practice situations. Students will not be allowed to return to either a present or former employer for this eight-week period. This practicum will serve as an actual practice situation involving organization and administration of procedures and polices of the establishment. Students will perform duties as assigned by the preceptor and coordinator to include the participation in the execution of not less than 10 total funeral services rendered to a family. Service reports and other assignments are also required to be completed by the student. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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  • MTS 260: Restorative Art/Embalming Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Carl Sandburg College

    Students will be assigned by the program coordinator to an approved funeral home for an eight-week period learning from actual practice situations. Students will not be allowed to return to either a present or former employer for this eight-week period. The students will learn embalming and restorative art techniques by active participation in these experiences under the supervision of an approved clinical instructor or perceptor. Service reports and other assignments are also required to be completed by the student. ( This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or above to continue in the Mortuary Science Program.) Requirement: The student must pass a practical examination on embalming techniques at the conclusion of their practicum in order to successfully pass this course. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AAS, AGE General Education - Not Applicable
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