The Mortuary Science major will prepare you for a career as a mortician or funeral director. You will have the opportunity to serve other people during a most stressful time of loss, pain, and grief. This major combines the study of behavioral, physical, and applied sciences with the intent of preparing you for a career as a knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative funeral service professional. As a graduate, you will be able to serve with competence, dignity, and caring. You are required to complete 90 hours (three years) at Upper Iowa University. This is followed by 30 hours (one year) at an accredited school of Mortuary Science that has an articulation agreement with Upper Iowa. Upon completion of the Mortuary Science program, you will have earned a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science from UIU. Many states currently require morticians to have a four-year degree to practice as a licensed mortician.

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