Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General associate degree program at Point Park University is offered by this private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the funeral service and mortuary science field (CIP 12.0301), the program prepares students for professional practice in funeral homes and mortuary settings, covering embalming, funeral directing, grief support, and the legal and ethical dimensions of the funeral service profession.

Point Park University also offers other associate programs including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, as well as bachelor's degrees in Engineering/Industrial Management, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Communications Technology/Technician. Students in the mortuary science program can expect coursework in restorative art, microbiology, funeral law, business management, and preparation for the national board examination required for funeral service licensure.