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The college not only uses its own facilities but also partners with area funeral directors and coroners to expose students to a wide range of experiences. The curriculum reflects current and future trends in the funeral profession. The program covers the complexities today’s funeral practitioners face in areas such as business, accounting, and computer science. Instructors also convey a sense of social consciousness of the growing responsibilities and obligations of funeral service professionals.
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 22 CREDITS | |||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | ||
| General Microbiology I | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| English Composition | 3 | ||
| Life Skills Elective | 1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
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| Concepts in Mathematics | 3 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 42 CREDITS | |||
| Financial Accounting | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Business | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 | ||
| Orientation to Funeral Service | 3 | ||
| Grief Psychology for Funeral Service | 3 | ||
| Mortuary Law | 3 | ||
| Embalming Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Funeral Service Equipment | 3 | ||
| Funeral Management | 3 | ||
| Embalming Theory | 3 | ||
| Embalming Practicum I | 3 | ||
| Pathology for Funeral Service | 3 | ||
| Restorative Art | 3 | ||
| Embalming Practicum II | 3 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 64 | ||
