Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - INTO

We are proud to offer one of the nation’s most selective bachelor’s degree programs in the nation that is career-focused. Our outstanding faculty lead classes in anatomy, pathology, and microbiology along with providing concepts of art and cosmetology. Graduates of the program also learn how to manage and operate funeral homes as funeral directors, overseeing all aspects of the business.Our program offers a bachelor of science degree, making a student eligible to be licensed in all 50 states. You will study a wide range of courses both in class and in lab to give the student the skills and resources to become a valuable asset in the funeral service profession.With a 92% graduation rate, our students move into the field quickly with 83% employed within two years of graduation.