The Funeral Service Education program is a two-year associate
of science degree that prepares students for entry-level
positions in funeral service. The program is designed to
meet the prerequisites for licensure and employment in the
field of funeral service as funeral directors or embalmers.
The Funeral Service Education Program at American River
College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service
Education (ABFSE) 3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St.
Joseph, Missouri 64506 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org
NOTE: All courses, including general education, require a
grade of “C” or better, and the National Board Examination
must be completed before graduation.
The annual passage rate of first-time takers on the National
Board Examination (NBE) for the most recent three-year
period for this institution and all ABFSE accredited funeral
service education programs is posted on the ABFSE web site
(www.abfse.org).
Student Learning
Jeffrey W. Stephenson, Coordinator
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841-4286
Office: 916-484-8350
Fax: 916-484-8817
E-Mail: StepheJe@arc.losrios.edu
Web Site: www.arc.losrios.edu
