B. Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
(This list is subject to change without notice. Because of the variation in state licensing laws, students must contact their state boards.)
Academic Requirements
For these states, licensees are required to take 2 years of general education core academics at a regionally-accredited college/university, followed by the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum sequence at CCMS and graduate with an A.A.S. degree.
Academic Options
Option 1: Apply as a College Transfer Student
CCMS requires at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, which equates to a C or higher. Only courses passed with a grade of "C" or higher will be accepted for transfer credit. The student, who has attended another regionally-accredited college/university and has completed 90 quarter** or 60 semester credit hours of core academics, may apply to the CCMS Mortuary Science Program.
Required courses for application to the CCMS Mortuary Science Program are: General Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology and Communications (Speech).
**To convert semester to quarter hours, multiply by 1.5.
Option 2: Apply with an Associates Degree
Complete an associate's degree at a regionally-accredited college/university and then apply to the CCMS Mortuary Science Program.
Option 3: Apply with a Bachelor's Degree
Complete an bachelor's degree at a regionally-accredited college/university and then apply to the CCMS Mortuary Science Program.
C. Ohio and Minnesota
(This list is subject to change without notice. Because of the variation in state licensing laws, students must contact their state boards.)
Academic Requirements
For these states, licensees are required to have a Bachelor's degree.
Academic Options
Option 1: Apply with an Associate's Degree
Attend any regionally-accredited college/university, graduate with an associate's degree and then complete the CCMS Mortuary Science curriculum. After completing the first 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum students may enter a 5th quarter of advanced course work to receive a Bachelor of Mortuary Science (B.M.S.) degree.
Option 2: Apply with a Bachelor Degree
Attend any regionally-accredited college/university, graduate with an bachelor's degree. Since a bachelor's degree is the state requirement the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum must be completed to be licensed. However, after completing the mortuary science curriculum students may enter the 5th quarter of advanced course work to receive a Bachelor of Mortuary Science (B.M.S.) degree.
Option 3: Apply as a College Transfer Student
CCMS requires at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, which equates to a C or higher. Only courses passed with a grade of "C" or higher will be accepted for transfer credit. The student, who has attended another regionally-accredited college/university and has completed 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours of core academics, may apply to the CCMS Mortuary Science Program.
Complete two years of general education core academic requirements (90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours) at a regionally-accredited college/university, apply to transfer credits to CCMS, complete the 5-quarter mortuary science curriculum sequence, and graduate with a Bachelor of Mortuary Science (B.M.S.) degree.
The general education core academics (quarter credit hours) consist of:
AREA I. English Composition and Literature 12
AREA II. Natural Science/Math 18
Required: Chemistry
Strongly Recommended: Anatomy, Biology,
Zoology, or other Life Science including a lab,
College Mathematics
AREA III. Social Science 18
Required: Psychology and Sociology
AREA IV. Humanities/Arts 18
Required: Communications (Speech)
Strongly Recommended: Fine/Applied Arts,
Religion, Philosophy, Foreign Languages,
Literature, Sculpting
AREA V. Business Management/Computers/Accounting 12
Strongly Recommended: Business Law,
Computer Applications, Management, Accounting
AREA VI. Academic Electives 12
Total Quarter Hours Transferred to CCMS 90
Total Quarter Hours at CCMS 90
Total BMS Degree Requirements 180 quarter hours
*To convert semester to quarter hours, multiply by 1.5.
**Students who transfer credits at CCMS form other colleges/universities must earn 180 total credit hours to receive the Bachelor's Degree.
The 5th quarter
The 5th Quarter is 11 weeks in length. Four (4) weeks of the quarter provide a co-op experience in a funeral home chosen by CCMS which is acceptable to the student. During this experience, students gain valuable guidance in funeral home management and operation.
To enter the 5th quarter, the student must graduate from the CCMS 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum at the A.A.S. level with a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average.
CCMS ACCREDITATION and DEGREES
CCMS is recognized by the Ohio Board of Regents as an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) and is authorized to offer instruction leading to the Bachelor of Mortuary Science and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. CCMS programs are accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. (ABFSE). CCMS is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree (B.M.S.)
In January of 1986, the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science received
authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents to award the Bachelor of
Mortuary Science Degree, which is a professionally-oriented degree at the baccalaureate level. Students may take coursework at any regionally accredited college or university and then transfer them to CCMS.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
In November of 1980, CCMS received authority from the Ohio Board of Regents to grant the Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science (A.A.S.) Degree. The A.A.S. is designed to provide an integrated collegiate background for applicants without college prior to applying to CCMS.
In 1987, CCMS revised the A.A.S. from a semester to a quarter system format.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
1. Persons who have had only high school or G.E.D. training need to contact the high school from which they graduated and request that an official high school transcript be sent to the CCMS Executive Director, Enrollment Management. Persons who have the G.E.D. should submit an official copy of the G.E.D. test scores.
2. Persons who have attended college must contact any and all colleges and universities previously attended and have them send official academic transcripts of grades directly to the CCMS Executive Director, Enrollment Management.
3. Complete the CCMS application found on the web-site www.ccms.edu and send it to Enrollment Management. A $40.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application form. Checks should be made out to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science/CCMS.
4. Submit evidence of registration with and approval by your state board, if that is one of the prerequisites of your state.
HEALTH FORMS AND HEALTH INSURANCE
CCMS requires the completed health certificate form (on application).
CCMS requires the HEP B immunization series.
CCMS requires a Tetanus immunization or booster within 7 years of enrollment.
CCMS requires a TB test and/or chest x-ray within 6 months of enrollment.
CCMS also recommends strongly that a student carry health insurance. CCMS requires a written release of liability.
ENTRANCE DATES
CCMS enrolls students in the spring and fall of each year; application deadlines are February 28 and August 31. Orientation and registration programs are held before the first day of class. Students may enroll late during the first week of class in extraordinary circumstances.
CCMS charges a late enrollment fee of $100 for those persons, and no student will be enrolled after the first week. Students must complete the program within 24 months of enrollment.
For further assistance or questions regarding the admissions process, please contact Ms. Sullivan, Director of Enrollment Management