Mortuary Science Pathway - A.T.S.
The College of Applied and Technical Studies at Kent State University is collaborating with the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS), the nation’s leading funeral service educator, to offer an Associate of Technical Studies degree with a a direct pathway for students to seamlessly matriculate their Kent State general education credits to the on-site CCMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science program. The following coursework is tailored to meet CCMS's prerequisite requirements.
Associate of Technical Study, Individualized Program to Bachelor of Mortuary Science
Semester One
- - 1 credit
- 2 - 4 credits
- or 2 - 3-4 credits
- - 3 credits
- 1 or 1 - 3-4 credits
Total Semester Credit Hours: 14-16
Semester Two
- 2 - 3 credits
- or 2 - 3 credits
- 3 - 3 credits
- 3 - 3 credits
- Business Elective3 - 3 credits
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
Semester Three
- Science Elective3 - 3 credits
- Business Elective3 - 3 credits
- 2 - 3 credits
- Social Science Elective3 - 3 credits
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective3 - 3 credits
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
Semester Four
- General Electives3 - 7-8 credits (Add additional electives if needed to meet minimum credit hour requirement)
- Social Science Electives3 - 6 credits
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective3 - 3 credits
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16-17
Total Credit Hours to Graduate with the ATS, Individualized Program degree from Kent State University: 60-63
Notes:
1 MATH 10675, MATH 11009, MATH 11010, MATH 11012, MATH 12002, MATH 12011, or MATH 12021 are prerequisites for CHEM 10050. MATH 10040 or MATH 10041 or minimum C grade in MATH 10772 or MATH 10775 or any course between MATH 11009 to MATH 49998 are prerequisites for CHEM 10055.
2 Required CCMS transfer course, minimum C grade
3 CCMS Recommended Elective
| Category | Credit Hours | Strongly Recommended Electives List |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | |
| Science | 2-3 | |
| Social Science | 9 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 | |
| Business | 5-6 | |
| General Electives | 7-8 | Remaining credits from recommended categories in Science, Social Science, Humanities and Fine Arts, and Business |
Graduation Requirements
Requirements to graduate with the Associate of Technical Study (ATS) degree: To graduate, students must have minimum 60 credit hours, a minimum 2.000 major GPA and minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA. More specific graduation requirement information can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Kent State University Catalog (www.kent.edu/catalog).
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Kent State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Kent State University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.
It is recommended that students intending to pursue the Associate of Technical Study, Individualized Program through Kent State University consult with academic advisors at both Kent State University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.500 is required for admission to the CCMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science program
Contact Information
Kent State University
Academic Partnerships
pathways@kent.edu
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Holly Hoffman, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions
Ph: 513-618-1929
hhoffman@ccms.edu