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- Associate in Science in Mortuary Science = 75 units
(2 years after prerequisites and being admitted into the program) - Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service
Mortuary Science Application Dates and Health Science Application Login
Mortuary Science Program Application Information
Mortuary Science Application Checklist
Mortuary Science Workshop Dates
The Mortuary Science Department at Cypress College prepares people for a career that cares for the dead and comforts the living. As a mortuary science student, you will prepare for employment as a funeral director and embalmer. The Cypress College Mortuary Science Program prepares the students to take the National Board Examination, California Embalmers Examination, and the California Funeral Directors Examination.
In support of this mission the following are the Program’s Learning Outcomes:
The Mortuary Science Program objectives are as follows:
Cypress College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95403; (707) 569-9177, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
The college and its instructional programs are also approved by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and by the State Department of Education for training veterans. A college or university is accredited if it has been evaluated by recognized accreditors and determined by their peers to meet acceptable levels of educational quality.
Courses offered at an accredited institution generally are transferable to other institutions and qualify for financial aid.
The Mortuary Science associate degree program at Cypress College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747 www.abfse.org.
Program Information — Cypress College
Year | Total enrolled | # of New Students | # of Grads | Timely Grad* | Graduation Rate** | Did not finish*** | Overall % employed | Employed in FS |
2023 | 134 | 57 | 31 | 25/31 | 54% | 14 | 90% | 84% |
2022 | 148 | 64 | 33 | 26/33 | 52% | 26 | 91% | 79% |
2021 | 152 | 23 | 39 | 29/39 | 59% | 28 | 90% | 87% |
* Timely graduation = complete program in 1½ times designated program length.
** Graduation rate reflects cohort graduation rate (% of students from original cohort completing in the designated year)
** Left before completing the program; did not finish.
National Board Statistics — Cypress College
Arts | Takers | School Pass Rate | National Pass Rate | Sciences | Takers | School Pass Rate | National Pass Rate | |
2023 | 32 | 88% | 78% | 2023 | 33 | 91% | 69% | |
2022 | 33 | 91% | 69% | 2022 | 32 | 97% | 64% | |
2021 | 37 | 92% | 68% | 2021 | 37 | 97% | 57% |
School pass rate is based on first time test-takers within one year of graduation.
National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at www.abfse.org in the Directory of Accredited Programs. To request a printed copy of this program’s rates, go to the Mortuary Science Department, Technical education III Building, Room 215, by telephone (714) 484-7278, or by email: [email protected]
Location
Mortuary Science Office, Room 215
Technical Education III Building – Health Science Division
The Mortuary Science Department offers an Associate in Science degree in mortuary science and a Bachelor of Science degree in funeral service.
Depending on the program and the number of units taken, completing the associate in science degree program can take about two years after taking prerequisites and being admitted into the program. The program is designed to be completed in three semesters of major coursework once the general education subject matter areas are satisfied.
Students work in funeral homes.
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This is designed as a full-time program. Students are encouraged to enroll in at least 12 units each semester in order to complete the program in a timely fashion.
Students who qualify to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service will have met the following prerequisites:
Please consider attending an information workshop about Cypress College Health Science Programs. The Health Science Workshop Schedule and Reservations link is here.