Build a Meaningful Career Path
Point Park University's funeral service degree program prepares students for funeral service director careers, an impactful profession that integrates science, business management and helping others. Funeral directors care for the dead, assist their loved ones and manage the funeral arrangement process from start to finish.
Our partnership with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) allows students to build a strong foundation of knowledge around what the funeral service profession entails and the science that goes into it at Point Park, followed by hands-on training at PIMS. Additionally, faculty from PIMS teach some of Point Park's courses, bringing their years of industry experience into the classroom.
Our program — with the option to choose a concentration in health and science or business administration — offers two paths:
- Traditional 3-1 Bachelor of Science degree program, in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS), requiring two to three years of study at Point Park University and one year at PIMS.
- Bachelor of Science capstone program requiring 36 credits to be completed at Point Park. This is offered for students who have completed a 20-month (five trimester) Associate in Specialized Business degree.
Learn more about the funeral services profession in PIMS' FAQ.
Program Options
Traditional (3-1) Bachelor of Science Degree
In cooperation with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, we offer a Bachelor of Science degree requiring three years of study at Point Park University, followed by one year of study at PIMS.
Curriculum
Our traditional funeral service program begins at Point Park University. After earning 72 credits at Point Park, you will attend PIMS to complete the 12-month, three-trimester diploma program. Upon completion of requirements at both schools, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. View degree requirements.
Financial Aid
Point Park’s Office of Financial Aid will process your financial aid — including your year at PIMS. If you choose to live on campus during your PIMS year, federal and state financial aid awards will be applied to housing expenses first. Any remainder will be refunded to you, and you will be responsible for paying PIMS tuition. Students are not eligible for University scholarships or grants through Point Park while taking classes at PIMS.
Capstone Bachelor of Science Degree
In cooperation with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, we offer a Bachelor of Science Capstone degree which requires completion of the 20-month, five-trimester Associate in Specialized Business degree at PIMS, followed by one year of study at Point Park.
Curriculum
Our capstone funeral service program follows study at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After completing the 20-month, five-trimester Associate in Specialized Business Degree at PIMS, you will attend Point Park to earn 36 credits. Upon completion of requirements at both schools, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. View degree requirements.
Financial Aid
Upon admission into the capstone program, Point Park’s Office of Financial Aid will process your financial aid.
Mortuary School Transfer Students
This degree program reflects a specialized arrangement between Point Park University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Sciences. If you are a student interested in transferring credits to or from another mortuary school, please contact registrar@pointpark.edu.
