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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring This is a required course for all new incoming Mortuary Science students. The course will explain state and federal legal and ethical concerns in the field as well as prepare the student for working in the preparation room. This course will focus on student concerns, rules and regulations, study skills and campus orientation.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, DL This course examines ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary burial customs. Historical, sociological, religious and cultural perspectives are studied. Special emphasis is placed on the emergence of theAmerican funeral service. Topical areas of discussion include western attitudes toward death and dying, funeral service organizations and associations, the history of embalming and specialized religious and fraternal services. Open only to matriculatedMortuary Science students.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL Fundamental concepts and principles of law applicable to the operation of a funeral home. Topics include legal environment of business; contracts, business organizations, including partnerships and corporations; agencies; personal and real property; estate law; cemetery law; rights, privileges, and responsibilities of survivors; duties, authority and responsibility of licensed funeral directors which are essential for licensure and professional practice. Prerequisite: BADM 110, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I.
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4.00 Credits
Spring, DL Lab fee will be required. A survey of the basic principles of chemistry and microbiology which relate these disciplines to Mortuary Science, especially as they pertain to sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional and community hygiene and sanitation practice is encouraged. Open only to matriculatedMortuary Science students. Prerequisite: BIOL 134, Anatomy. Corequisite: MTSC 130, Embalming Theory & Practice I.
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4.00 Credits
Spring Lab fee will be required. Introduction to the theory and practice of arterial embalming and supplement treatment with some emphasis on chemistry as it relates to embalming. Open only to matriculatedMortuary Science students. Prerequisites: BIOL 134, Anatomy. Corequisite: MTSC 120, Health and Sanitary Science.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL This course discusses the philosophical and ethical aspects surrounding death and dying, as well as the decision making involved in these situations. It highlights the interaction of ethical, sociological, medical, psychological, legal, political and religious issues that surround endof- life decision making. The course is intended for funeral service staff as well as nurses and caregivers.
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3.00 Credits
Spring, DL A survey of contemporary attitudes toward death and dying in the United States, with emphasis on the death care system. Grief and bereavement in children, adolescents, and adults is discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, General Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, DL Asurvey of counseling techniques as well as the functions of the counselor. The student will understand basic skills in counseling and learn to apply them to funeral service.
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4.00 Credits
Spring Lab fee will be required. A discussion of business, financial, religious and ethical principles inherent in the operation of a funeral directing establishment. Students will be exposed to the essential financial operations including financial analysis, insurance, advertising, personnel, public relations, inventory control, accounts receivable and merchandising. In addition to formal classwork, students will take scheduled field trips to product manufacturing and distribution plants. Open only to matriculatedMortuary Science students.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, DL The general principles of pathology as applied to a study of the diseases which affect various organs, with particular emphasis on those conditions which relate to embalming and legal problems. Open only to matriculatedMortuary Science students. Corequisite: MTSC 230, Embalming Theory & Practice II.
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