Become a Compassionate Professional
with a Mortuary Science Degree from Gannon University
Death care professionals deal with some of the most consequential decisions in the lives of families every day. By integrating life sciences,
social sciences and business aspects, Gannon University’s mortuary science program provides you with excellent training in this challenging and
rewarding field.
- All of Gannon University’s mortuary
science students are prepared to enter
mortuary school in their senior year.
- 98%More than 98% of Gannon University mortuary science graduates pass the licensing examination.
- The demand for well-trained professionals in this industry is expected to remain high for the next 25 years.
Learn to Lead the Way in Mortuary Science
- Become immersed in a multidisciplinary undergraduate
degree program that integrates curricula from the fields
of health sciences, business, social work and mortuary
science.
- Benefit from the opportunity to complete community
service with local funeral homes.
- Pursue a minor to supplement your course of study
in fields such as accounting, business administration,
marketing, social work or theology.
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed before
transferring to a licensed mortuary school of choice -
the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science being a
popular option - in your fourth year of study.
- Take advantage of experiential learning opportunities
with funeral directors at local funeral homes.
Inspire Your Academic Success
Gain real-world knowledge through key mortuary science
courses including:
- Interviewing Skills: Develop the interpersonal skills required to support families in the bereavement process.
- Professional Lecture Series: Meet and interview
professionals, such as grief and bereavement counselors in
hospice, palliative care organizations and funeral homes.
- Death, Dying and Bereavement: Discuss issues regarding
theories of dying, death and bereavement of the aged and
assessments and interventions with clients and their families.
Achieve the Possibilities
Our mortuary science program is designed for your success.
Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational
opportunities, you can:
- Enter a field where the number of openings for funeral
home personnel exceeds the number of trained graduates.
- Complete two semesters at a licensed mortuary science
institution where you receive the hands-on training
essential for licensure during your senior year.
- Enjoy the benefits of a broad and balanced curriculum
that is excellent preparation for a career in funeral home
management or as a bereavement counselor, coroner or
hospice care professional.
- Earn a median annual salary of $58,900 for funeral directors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.