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UND offers excellent preparation for any mortuary science school or program. The Pre-Mortuary Science Program offered through the College
of Arts and Sciences sets guidelines and timetables for UND
students to successfully complete the prerequisite coursework relating
to mortuary science schools.
This program is not a major and
does not lead to a degree from UND! Most Pre-Mortuary Science students complete 60 credits at UND before transferring to the Mortuary Science Program at UM Twin Cities where they earn an undergraduate degree in Mortuary Science.
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Officially declare Pre-Mortuary Science in the College of Arts and Sciences (Montgomery Hall 125) |
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Activate and use their UND e-mail account |
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Attend all freshmen group advising meetings during fall semester |
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Attend one freshmen group advising meeting during spring semester |
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Complete the following courses, with a C grade or better, before the start of sophomore year: |
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Bio 150-151, with labs |
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Math 103 (may test of of this with an ACT Math score of 26 or a UND Math ALG Test score of 18) |
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Chem 21-122, with labs |
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
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| In order to stay in the Pre-Mort Sci Program at UND, students must: |
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Complete the prerequisites for mortuary science school(s) as advised |
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Maintain a competitive cumulative GPA (3.0 minimum) |
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Visit with the Health Sciences Advisor regularly |
We encourage you to meet with the Health
Sciences Advisor, Mrs. Kimberly Ruit,
as
early in your UND undergraduate education
as possible. Mrs. Ruit can help in all aspects of your undergraduate
preparation for mortuary science: from scheduling, to study skills,
to transferring credits. Together, you can plan the undergraduate
curriculum that is right for you.
Competitive
Applicant Profile
Most Pre-Mortuary science students
at UND work on prerequisites for one
to two years and then transfer to University of
Minnesota Mortuary Science Program to earn a Mortuary Science
degree there. The table below summarizes what students need to be
accepted into the UM program. (If
you are planning to go to somewhere other than
U
of M, please check with the Health Sciences
Advisor regarding entrance requirements and prerequisite coursework).
| Prerequisite coursework |
Transfer applicants to UM must have:
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Completed at least one course in each of the following areas: |
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General Biology with laboratory
General Chemistry with laboratory
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Accounting
Statistics
English Composition
Speech
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology |
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Completed a minimum of 60 semester credits with grades of A, B, C, S, or P |
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Completed prerequisite coursework with a preferred minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale |
Students who have completed all of the admission requirements and liberal education requirements may be eligible to enroll in the Advanced Standing Plan and complete degree requirements in three semesters. Applicants who have completed the application by the transfer admission deadline for the Mortuary Science program will have their application materials referred to the program office for consideration. |
| Liberal Education Requirements |
The Diversified Core Curriculum
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Physical and Biological Sciences |
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At least 8 credits including 1 course with lab or field experience in the physical sciences and 1 course with a lab or field experience in the biological sciences. |
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Social Sciences/Humanities - A minimum of at least 15 credits distributed as follows: |
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At least 6 credits in the social sciences
At least 3 credits in historical perspectives
At least 6 credits in the arts and humanities including:
*** 1 course in literature
*** 1 course in other humanities |
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Mathematical Thinking |
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A minimum of 1 course totaling at least 3 credits |
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| Designated Themes of Liberal Education - At least 3 credits in each of the following: |
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Cultural Diversity |
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International Perspectives |
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Environment |
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Citizenship and Public Ethics |
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| Writing Intensive |
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Students need to complete 1-2 first-year writing courses, depending on their college of enrollment, and 4 writing intensive courses.
Two of the writing intensive courses must be taken at the upper division level, 1 of which must be taken in the student's major. |
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| Grades |
Credit? 60 semester credit hours from an
accredited college or university.
Grades? Only grades of A, B, C or S in prerequisite
coursework will be accepted.
GPA? Prerequisite coursework average must
be at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. |
U of M
high school
preparation
requirements |
English - 4 years
Mathematics - 3 years
Science - 3 years
Single Second Language - 2 years*
Social Studies - 2 years |
*If you did not take a language in high school, you
will need to take it at UND!!
Remember...only grades of A, B, C or S will be accepted at the UM Mortuary Science Program.
It is imperative that you take your studies seriously from the first day of your freshman year!!
Pre-Mortuary Science Handouts
Sample Pre-Mortuary Science Schedule |
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UM has required coursework that must be completed successfully by prospective students. This handout suggests a schedule for those required classes and assumes a transfer to the UM Mortuary Science Program after two years. Remember, you need to transfer with at least 60 hours of credit!! |
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Bulletin
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Welcome New and Returning Students!
Don't forget to check in with Mrs. Ruit this year to make sure you are on track with your program! |
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Freshman Pre-Health Student Orientation Meetings
Dates: August 22, September TBA, October TBA 2011
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Reed Keller Lecture Hall, UND Medical School
Come meet Mrs. Ruit, the Health Sciences Advisor, and find out what you need to know to be a successful Pre-Mort Sci student! |
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Don't Forget.....
Make sure you have your language requirement completed
BEFORE
you apply to the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program!!
(If you did not take language in High School, you will have to do it here at UND). |
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Pre-Mortuary
Science Links
Check out
these links to sites of interest for pre-mortuary science students:
University
of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program
Home page for U of M's
Mortuary Science Program
NFDA (National
Funeral Directors Association)
This site provides loads
of information for those interested in mortuary science: careers,
programs, continuing education, licensing requirements, etc.
ABFSE (American Board of Funeral Service Education)
This site contains information
on college and university programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Education. |
Mrs. Ruit's Office Hours for 2011-12
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August 22, 2011 -
December 15, 2011 |
January 9, 2012-
March 8, 2012 |
March 19, 2012 -
May 17, 2012 |
Summers
(Out of the Office) |
| Tuesdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
| Wednesdays |
12 - 2pm |
None |
12 - 2pm |
None |
| Thursdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
Mondays
(During Early Registration dates) |
9am - 12pm
(Oct 31 - Nov 18, 2011)
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9am - 12pm
(April 2012)
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Pre-Health Advising is by appointment only.
Appointments with Mrs. Ruit can only be made by calling 701-777-2749 during regular weekday business hours.
No e-mails for scheduling appointments please!
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