Program Overview
Of all human experiences, none is more overwhelming in its implications than death. Presently,
the number of openings for funeral directors, embalmers, and other funeral personnel exceeds the
number of graduates in the mortuary science field, thereby providing a wealth of employment
opportunities. The study of death and how individuals and our larger society prepare for this life
event is filled with questions that are rooted at the center of our human experience.
This journey of professional and personal discovery is multidisciplinary. Gannon University’s
mortuary science curriculum is taught by a variety of professors from biology, business,
psychology, sociology, social work, and health sciences. As a BS student in the Gannon
University Mortuary Science Program you will receive excellent instruction, completing the
first three years of your education at Gannon University and your fourth year at Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortuary Science or another licensed institution of your choice.
Program Options
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.