Mortuary Science

​To Apply to Program:

Complete program prerequisite courses.                                                                

Calculate admissions cumulative GPA                                                                

Submit high school or GED transcript                                                                

Submit official college transcripts.                                                                 

Apply to program in student portal [my.ccc.edu]                                                                

Submit Admissions Packet 

To Learn More About Program and Admissions:                                               

The Mortuary Science Program at Malcolm X College prepares students to care for human remains. Students receive training in every phase of funeral service: embalming, restoration techniques, conduction of funeral services and grief facilitation for the bereaved.  

Successfully completing the curriculum and capstone course qualifies students to take the Conference Examination (National Board Exam). This is the licensing exam, which is necessary in order to intern and practice funeral directing and embalming.                                                                                                    

Program Mission                                                                  

The Mortuary Science Program at Malcolm X College prepares students to care for human remains. Students receive training in every phase of funeral service: learning embalming and restoration techniques, conduction of funeral services and grief facilitation for the bereaved.  In support of this mission, the program has adopted the following Learning Outcomes:                                                     

Upon completion of the accredited Mortuary Science Program at Malcolm X College, students will be able to:                                                       

1. Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve.                                               

2. Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice.                                                    

3. Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral service in order to ensure compliance.                                 

4. Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains.                                         

5. Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary for the preparation and handling of human remains.                                          

6. Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services and ceremonies                     

7. Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains.                                

8. Describe methods to address the grief related needs of the bereaved.                                                    

9. Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment.                                                    

10. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice.                                                 

Admission Requirements                           

​​2. Complete the application. Demographic information requested is done so to adhere to our accrediting body (ABFSE) guidelines. This information is not used as a tool for admission. 

3. Meet the GPA of 2.75 or higher

4. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by July 14th. There is a mandatory orientation session for all accepted students, you will be notified of the date upon acceptance. 

Student Admission is based on the following:

– 25-30 Seat Capacity 

– Completion of Pre-Requisite Courses 

– Attendance to Program Orientation

– Cumulative GPA 2.75            

After it is confirmed the applicant is qualified by MXC Admissions, the applicant will receive a Mortuary Science Admissions Packet. The applicant will upload the completed packet in the student portal.                                                                        

Other Information                                                               

Transcripts required:

Applicants must submit their high school transcript as well as transcripts from all colleges previously attended outside City Colleges of chicago directly to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services.                                                                                                              

Medical Statement of Health Status:                                           

Upon acceptance to the program, the student must provide proof of recent medical examination and it must be documented by the physician (please make copies) and proof of current health insurance and immunizations. This is only done if accepted but prior to attendance in fall classes of the third semester.                                                                                            

Accreditation                                                                 

The Mortuary Science associate degree program at Malcolm X College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org​. 

Approved:

Department of Adult Vocational and Technical Education

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations

Illinois Department of Higher Education   

Reference to Accreditation Status by a Program 

National Board Examination scores, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at www.abfse.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Program Schedule                                                                  

Students are admitted once a year, in the fall semester (August) for enrollment in which the applications is open from February 5, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Fall applicants are applying for the 18-month evening program. Fall applicants must meet the 18–credit hour prerequisite course requirements for acceptance. All classes will be held in person at the Malcolm X College campus.

Submitting Application within Student Portal                                                                 

Under “My Academic Plan”                                                                 

Within “Academic Planning”                                                                 

Click “Selective Application”