Pre-Mortuary Science Program | Northern State University

Preparing you for admission into any school of mortuary science

With a career in mortuary science, you’ll guide individuals through the final phase of life with skilled professionalism, honoring the deceased with dignity and respecting the wishes of their family. While pre-mortuary science is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of mortuary science.

WONDERING IF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU?

This program will be a good fit if you:

Have strong communication and critical thinking skills
Are sympathetic but emotionally strong
Have great time management skills
Have strong business and organization skills
Are detail-oriented
Are compassionate and caring
Are understanding and an active listener

CAREERS

With a mortuary science degree, you could work as a:

Mortician
Funeral director
Embalmer
Funeral service worker
Coroner

INTERNSHIPS

At Northern, we believe getting you out of the classroom and into a real-world workplace setting is a critical part of your education. You'll have several opportunities for internships and other forms of experiential learning throughout your time at Northern. Learn more at Student Experiences!

SCHOLARSHIPS

The NSU WolfPACT is the highest guaranteed, four-year scholarship in the region. But that isn't the only scholarship available at Northern. Visit Arts and Sciences Scholarships for other scholarship opportunities!

COURSES

Course Requirements

SAMPLE PLANS OF STUDY

Plan of Study

SUGGESTED MAJORS AND MINORS

Students in our mortuary science program often major in:

STUDY ABROAD

Experience the world while earning your degree through NSU Study Abroad! With hundreds of opportunities available around the globe, Northern can make your study abroad dream become a reality. Learn more at Study Abroad!

STUDENT RESEARCH

At Northern, you'll have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research that can have real-world impacts - while still an undergraduate student. Now with our brand new, state-of-the-art Jewett Regional Science Education Center, the sky is truly the limit. Learn more at Student Research!