Pre-Mortuary Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences

The one-year Pre-Mortuary Science curriculum meets the general education requirements of most certified mortuary science programs, including the mortuary science program at Kansas City Community College. Requirements for licensure in the field of mortuary science vary from state to state. To obtain a Kansas embalmer’s license, you must complete an associate degree in mortuary science, pass a national board exam, and serve a one-year apprenticeship after passing the exam. To obtain a Kansas Funeral Director license, you must complete 60 semester hours of college course work (20 of which are defined by the state board), service a one-year apprenticeship, and then pass a state board exam. Since course requirements vary, you are urged to consult the catalog of the mortuary science college that you plan to attend for specific course requirement information.

CURRICULUM GUIDE/SEMESTER TEMPLATE
One-Year, Non-Degree Granting Program
Pre-Mortuary Science