Preparation for Mortuary Science

205 Administration Building, 419-372-2015

The Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Ohio requires a bachelor's degree for licensure as a funeral director or embalmer. Students wishing to practice in another state should contact its licensing authority. Information about colleges accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education can be obtained by writing to the ABFSE at 38 Florida Avenue, Portland, ME 04103.

The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science offers the bachelor in mortuary science degree. Students planning to transfer into this program after two years at Bowling Green must pass at least 12 hours of English composition and literature; 22 hours of social science, including psychology (4 hours), sociology (6 hours), economics (6 hours), and history (6 hours); 12 hours of natural science/math, with biology and chemistry recommended; 12 hours of arts and humanities, including philosophy/religion, theatre arts, or art recommended and IPC 102 plus business electives including marketing required, as part of the 60-hour minimum requirement to enter. For more information, write to the American Board of Funeral Service Education, 38 Florida Avenue, Portland, ME 04103, or visit the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science website at: http://www.ccms.edu.