APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications for entering students must be postmarked by the following dates:
August 31st for Fall Session
February 28th for Spring Session
STUDENTS SERVED
The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science seeks to retain the national scope and diversity of its student body in the belief that the composition of the student body itself aids in the liberal arts process and helps to free the student from provincialism. The College seeks to enroll persons who believe in the dignity of funeral service, who are committed to competent, professional service, and who desire more than minimal technical training.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Applicants must meet two separate sets of criteria for admission. They must fulfill academic requirements and they must fulfill the pre-mortuary science licensing requirements of the state in which they intend to practice.
1. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. High School Graduates: The College seeks a high school grade point average of 75% or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). If the person has earned a G.E.D., he or she must present copies of the scores and the Certificate. In general, minimum scores on the standardized tests are 14 for the ACT comprehensive and 750 for the SAT combined. High school preparation should include 16 units of which 8 are: English - 3 units; History - 2 units; Math - 1 unit; and Science - 2 units. High school completion is required for admission, and the high school or G.E.D. graduate may only enter the CCMS pre-mortuary science curriculum which begins in the fall of each year.
B. College Transfer Students: CCMS requires at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, which equates to a C or higher. The person who has attended another regionally-accredited college may enter the CCMS mortuary science curriculum directly. The degree option available depends upon the number of credit hours completed at the other institution.
The CCMS Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree requires at least 90 quarter hours of general education core academics in addition to the mortuary science 5-quarter curriculum.
The CCMS Associate of Applied Science Degree requires at least 29
quarter hours in addition to the mortuary science 4-quarter curriculum.
2. STATE LICENSING AND STANDARD ACADEMIC OPTIONS
The minimal national requirement for licensure is an associate degree. The degree consists of some general college; completion of Mortuary College; and the national board examination. Apprenticeship and exams are required by most states following the completion of the degree.
Applicants are advised to contact the licensing authority in the state in which they wish to practice and to rely only upon direct contact with their state licensing boards. Below are listed some of the options available:
State Licensing for:
A) Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont,
Virginia, Wyoming.
(This list is subject to change without notice. Because of the variation in state licensing laws, students must contact their state boards.)
Academic Options:
For these states, licensees are required to have the minimum of an associate degree. As part of the associate degree, the states listed allow a student to enter a mortuary college associate degree program directly out of high school, while other states will require as much as one full year of general college credit hours in addition to the mortuary science curriculum. Questions? Need more information? Please contact Ms. Sullivan, Executive Director of Enrollment Management
Option 1: The student who has a high school diploma or G.E.D. may enter CCMS in the fall and complete two quarters (29 quarter hours) followed by the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum sequence (75 quarter hours) and graduate with an AAS degree.
Two quarters at CCMS in general course work 29 quarter hours
Four quarters at CCMS in mortuary science 75 quarter hours
Total AAS Degree Requirement 104 quarter hours
Option 2: The student who has completed 29 quarter hours at a regionally-accredited college or university may transfer those hours to CCMS and complete the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum sequence (75 quarter hours)at CCMS and graduate with an AAS degree.
AREA I. English 6
AREA II. Natural Science 11
Biology (8) Chemistry (3)
AREA III. Social Science 12
Psychology (6) and Sociology (6)
Total Quarter Hours Transferred to CCMS 29
Total Quarter Hours at CCMS 75 quarter hours
Total AAS Degree Requirements 104 quarter hours
*To convert semester to quarter hours, multiply by 1.5.
State Licensing for:
B) 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 Option:
Two years of college followed by Mortuary College.
For these states, licensees are required to take 2 years (60 quarter hours) of general education core academics at a regionally-accredited college/university, followed by the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum sequence (75 quarter hours)at CCMS and graduate with an AAS degree.
Total Quarter Hours Transferred to CCMS 60
Total Quarter Hours at CCMS 75
Total AAS Degree Requirements 135 Quarter Hours
*To convert semester to quarter hours, multiply by 1.5.
State Licensing for:
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 Options:
For these states, licensees are required to have a Bachelor’s degree:
Option 1: Complete two years of general education core academic requirements (90 quarter 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’s of Mortuary Science (BMS) 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.
Option 2: Attend any regionally accredited college/university, graduate with an associate’s degree and then enter/complete the CCMS mortuary science curriculum. After completing the first 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum students may enter the 5th quarter of advanced course work to receive the BMS degree.
Option 3: Attend any regionally accredited college/university and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Since a bachelor’s degree is the state requirement the 4-quarter mortuary science curriculum must be completed to be licensed. After completing the mortuary science curriculum students may enter the 5th quarter of advanced course work to receive a BMS 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 AAS 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 of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree (BMS)
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 (AAS)
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. 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.
Dor further assistance or questions regarding the admissions process, please contact Ms. Sullivan, Director of Enrollment Management