Pre-Mortuary Science
The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Pre-Mortuary Science program prepares students with the scientific, technical, and practical experience required to confidently begin careers in the funeral service industry.
Our program offers specialized knowledge in the various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.
An Associate of Science (AS) degree in pre-mortuary science from WCCCD prepares you for work in funeral service occupations and work at:
- Crematories
- Funeral homes
What’s the Job Outlook for Funeral Service Workers?
Employment of funeral service workers is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. This growth will primarily be driven by aging populations requiring funeral services.
What Will I Learn as a Pre-Mortuary Science Student?
WCCCD Pre-Mortuary Science students learn the analytical and technical skills necessary to become undertakers and oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died, and perform embalming duties as necessary
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 13 Credits
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
- BIO 155 - Introductory Biology 4 Credit(s)
- Elective: Humanities 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 13 Credits
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- BIO 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s)
- BUS 150 - Introduction to Business 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 14 Credits
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 155 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s)
- BIO 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s)
- BUS 240 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 14 Credits
- ACC 110 - Principles of Accounting I 4 Credit(s)
- BIO 295 - Microbiology 4 Credit(s)
- BUS 225 - Computer Applications in Business 3 Credit(s)
- PHL 221 - Ethics 3 Credit(s)
Semester 5 Total: 13 Credits
- ANT 154 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
- CHM 105 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 260 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Pre-Mortuary Science Program Offered?
The Pre-Mortuary Science program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown campus only. Both campuses also offer classes for other science-related certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
