Capstone Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Specialized Professional Studies—Funeral Service
This program is designed for graduates of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science who hold an Associate in Specialized Technology degree. ENGL 151 is a prerequisite for entry into the B.S. degree program but does not confer credit toward the degree.
Prerequisite to the Program
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ENGL 151 |
English Composition II |
3 |
Transfer Credits from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (36)
Pre-Professional Transfer Credits from Regionally-Accredited College or University (60)
Department Core Requirements (12)
BIOL 334 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
PSYC 203 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
POLS 330 | The American Presidency | 3 |
BMGT 221 | Business Communications and Research | 3 |
Degree Concentration Requirements (18)
Concentration in Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts minimum 12 credits:
THEA 109 | Elements of Stagecraft | 2 |
THEA 111 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
THEA 112 | Introduction to Acting II | 3 |
THEA 117 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 |
THEA 118 | Stage Makeup | 1 |
MUS 106 | Piano Class | 1 |
MUS 203 | Voice Class I | 2 |
One sequence:
MUS 101 / ART 100 | Music Appreciation / Introduction to Visual Arts | 6 |
COPA 250 / 251 | The Arts and Human Experience I / II | 6 |
Concentration in Government and International Studies
POLS 209 | Law and Society | 3 |
POLS 402 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
ECON 202 | Principles of Economics/Macroeconomics | 3 |
POLS xxx | (200+ level POLS elective) | 3 |
POLS xxx | (200+ level POLS elective) | 3 |
One course:
POLS 207 | Public Policy Issues | 3 |
HIST 204 | History of the United States II | 3 |
Concentration in Human Sciences
PSYC 204 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
SOC 221 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
PSYC 305 | Counseling Practicum | 3 |
Three courses:
PSYC 261 | Non-Verbal Expression | 3 |
PSYC 304 | Counseling Theories and Practices | 3 |
PSYC 418 | Adult Development | 3 |
SOC 111 | World Cultures | 3 |
SOC 205 | Social Inequality in America | 3 |
SOC 308 | American Ethnic Groups | 3 |
SOC 309 | Sociology of the African-American Experience | 3 |
Concentration in Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology
BIOL 211 | Human Biology | 3 |
BIOL 243 | Public Health | 3 |
BIOL 341 | Environmental Health | 3 |
________ | (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) | 3 |
________ | (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) | 3 |
________ | (200+ level BIOL or CHEM elective) | 3 |
Minimum Credits for B.A. Degree 126
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