To Apply to Program: Application Process will reopen on April 15, 2024
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:
About
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
You must be 18 years or older and submit proof of a high school graduation or GED completion in the form of an official transcript. Submit official transcript to the Malcolm X College Office of Registrar Services. You must also meet the following required pre-requisite courses:
Achieve Grade “C” or better in Mathematics 118 or higher General Education Math
Achieve Grade “C” or better in English 101
Achieve Grade “C” or better in Biology 120
Achieve Grade “C” or better in Biology 116
Achieve Grade “C” or better in Speech 101
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 admision.
3. Meet the GPA of 2.75 or higher
4. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by July 15, 2024.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 April 15, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Fall applicants are applying for the 24-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”
