Category Archives: Mortuary Science Schools

The Associate’s of Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science is required for mortician licensure in the State of Maryland. This curriculum is nationally accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, 816-233-3747, and is designed to train students for positions as morticians and prepare them to meet the State’s licensing requirements. The Maryland State Board of Morticians requires 1,000 hours of apprenticeship with 20 funeral assists and 20 embalming assists. In order to be eligible for an apprenticeship, two-thirds of the educational requirements (46 credits) must be met with a 2.0 grade point average, to be verified with an official copy of the college transcript before the individual petitions the Board for an approval of an apprenticeship program.

Students who elect this curriculum should recognize that certain specialized courses may not transfer to some four-year colleges. As a graduation requirement, students must take the National Board Examination. They must also make application with the Maryland State Board of Morticians to take the Maryland Mortuary Science Law and Practical Examination. It is the responsibility of out-of-state students to familiarize themselves with their own state’s licensing laws as they relate to apprenticeship and educational requirements.

Mortuary Science is a degree program within CCBC’s School of Health Professions (SHP). Admission is a separate process from admission to CCBC. Admission to the college does not imply admission into the Mortuary Science program and is competitive and selective depending upon grades in prerequisite courses and overall CCBC GPA. For details, see the program packet at www.ccbcmd.edu/allied_health/mors_admission_reqmnts.html. It is also strongly recommended that prospective students attend an information session and meet with the case manager for the MORS program, Ms. Gwyn Degner, to plan a course of study. Call 443-840-4382 to schedule an appointment with Ms. Gwyn Degner. The deadline to apply to the MORS program is June 15 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.

School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English, provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, participate in a criminal background check, and may be asked to submit to random urine drug testing.

The Mortuary Science Program at CCBC-Catonsville aims to recognize the importance of funeral service personnel as:

• Members of human services profession;
• Members of the community in which they serve;
• Participants in the relationship between bereaved families and those engaged in the funeral service profession;
• Professionals knowledgeable of and compliant with federal, state, provincial/territorial, and local regulatory guidelines in the geographical area where they practice; and
• Professionals sensitive to the responsibility for the public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains.

The Mortuary Science Program at CCBC-Catonsville’s objectives are as follows:

1. To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession;
2. To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and to help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary for the profession;
3. To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large;
4. To provide a curriculum at the post-secondary level of instruction; and
5. To encourage students and faculty research in the field of funeral service.

Students who successfully complete the A.A.S. Degree in Mortuary Science will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency skills of an entry level licensed Mortician to work in funeral service;
2. Successfully complete the National Board Examination (NBE);
3. Demonstrate skills that will enable the student to be culturally knowledgeable as a funeral service practitioner;
4. Create relationships with professionals involved directly or indirectly with funeral service, i.e., cemeteries, crematoriums, funeral sundry suppliers, counselors, hospice centers, and other similar associations; and
5. Explain the various professional associations at a local, state, and national level.

Program Coordinator

CCBC Catonsville:
Brian Burke
443-840-4924 or bburke@ccbcmd.edu

The associate of applied science program in funeral service education at Delgado Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education 3414 Ashland Ave., Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506 (816) 233-3747.  Web:   www.abfse.org

Funeral directors use counseling to assist families in coping with grief, adjusting to new situations and making appropriate funeral arrangements.  Embalmers prepare the remains for visitation and funeral rites.  Graduates of the City Park program may be employed as funeral directors and/or embalmers.

Students must:

1. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Score on the ACT, SAT, or Delgado College Placement test sufficient to place the student in college-level courses.
3. If previous college courses have been taken, the student’s cumulative grade point average must be at least 2.5.
4. Be able to meet physical performance standards for the Funeral Service profession.
5. Science courses over 5 years old may require repetition; contact the Allied Health admissions advisor for additional information.

About the Program

City Park’s Funeral Service Education is the only program in Southeastern Louisiana to meet the needs of Louisiana and surrounding states.  The 72 credit-hour program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree and prepares the student for entry-level employment.  Students gain practical experience in the various techniques of embalming through the use of modern facilities at local funeral homes, in addition to classroom work.

It is required that each applicant perform a minimum of 40 HOURS community service or observation in a funeral service setting prior to submitting the application.

Prior to enrolling in the college, each applicant must meet the pre-matriculation requirement of the state board in which the student intends to practice.

DAVID COUGHRAN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

(504) 671-6244  DCOUGH@DCC.EDU

 FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:

HTTP://WWW.DCC.EDU/CAMPUS/CP/AHEALTH/FUNERAL

Mission:  Providing career education of a technical or semi-professional nature that offers an associate degree that, upon completion, qualifies students to seek employment in the occupational field for which preparation is offered.

The Aims and Purposes of the Mortuary Science Department are the following:

1. To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.
2. To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and to help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary of the profession, as defined in the preamble above.
3. To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large.
4. To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.
5. To provide a curriculum at the postsecondary level of instruction.
6. To encourage research in the field of funeral service.

The Mortuary Science program at KCKCC 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.

This program adheres to the institutional commitment to student success in both human development and achievement of educational goals. The challenge is met by providing a comprehensive program, which includes a wide variety of educational experiences aimed at developing skills necessary for practice in funeral service, as well as knowledge that is basic to the ideal of good citizenship. This program enables students to develop the proficiency and skill necessary for entry level placement in funeral service. It also addresses those measures of public health and ethical conduct required to uphold and foster the dignity of funeral service. Upon completion of their studies at Vincennes University, the funeral service education students will be able to comply with the goals of the program. The goals of the funeral service program are: 1) the student will demonstrate the cognitive knowledge necessary for satisfactory performance in an entry-level funeral service position; 2) the student will demonstrate an ability to perform basic embalming techniques; 3) the student will be able to apply the cognitive knowledge in a practical setting working in an entry-level funeral service position. Successful completion of the A.S. Program allows students to transfer to a baccalaureate institution.

The Funeral Service Education Program at Vincennes University is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 233-3747. Website: www.abfse.org

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 website (www.abfse.org). The annual passage rates for Vincennes University’s Funeral Service Education Program are also posted on the Vincennes University website (www.vinu.edu for the Funeral Service Education Program).

1002 N. First St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
Jonathan E. DeHart, Chairman
Last Accr./Next Accr.: 2006/2013
Program Accredited by ABFSE: Associate in Science, Associate of Applied Science
Distance Learing – YES
Phone: 812-888-5469
Fax: 812-888-4550
E-mail: jdehart@vinu.edu
Web Site: www.vinu.edu

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is located at 3111 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the northeast sector of the greater Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area, including Jefferson County, Kentucky and Clark and Floyd Counties of Southern Indiana.  Within a few minutes of the College are new residential developments, numerous churches, shopping centers, apartments, restaurants, golf courses and excellent water sports recreational facilities.  Southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area offers a unique living and educational experience for all students who attend Mid-America College.

Louisville and Southern Indiana has come to be recognized as the largest industrial hub of the region and a center for culture, recreation, and sports activities.  Numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Louisville and Indiana University-Southeast, provide many community-based educational programs, as well as additional opportunities for higher learning for the enterprising student. In addition, several hundred churches of all denominations serve the metropolitan community.

3111 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
John R. Braboy, President
Last Accr./Next Accr.: 2009/2016
Program Accredited by ABFSE: Associate in Applied Science and Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service
Distance Learning – YES (General Education Only)
Toll-free: 800-221-6158 Phone: 812-288-8878
Fax: 812-288-5942
E-mail: macfs@mindspring.com or johnbraboy@aol.com
Web Site: www.mid-america.edu

The Mortuary Science Program at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Central Indiana campus is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana’s main campus is located at Meridian Street and Fall Creek Parkway. Ivy Tech-Central Indiana also offers a full-service campus in Lawrence at the former Fort Harrison. Recent growth and record enrollment, Ivy Tech-Central Indiana is expanding its physical boundaries. In addition to the main campus and the Lawrence campus, courses are offered in community high schools and educational facilities such as Avon and Carmel Community Life and Learning Center. In total there are 16 sites throughout the Central Indiana region at which Ivy Tech Community College offers day, evening and weekend classes. Ivy Tech-Central Indiana brings educational opportunities to residents of Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, and Boone counties.

The Mortuary Science program prepares you for the challenges you will encounter as a funeral service professional. The curriculum addresses the changing needs and expectations associated with funeral services and accreditation standards.

The mortuary science program is a selective program. When you apply to the college, you will be accepted into the undeclared program while you complete the prerequisite requirements. The mortuary science program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest below for more details.

410 E. Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
Nhemya Ward, Program Chair
Last Accr./Next Accr.: 2007/2014
Program Accredited by ABFSE: Associate of Applied Science
Distance Learning – YES
Phone: 219-392-3600
Fax: 219-392-3609
E-mail: nward4@ivytech.edu
Web Site: www.ivytech.edu

Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service is a non-profit corporation offering post-high school education to men and women interested in funeral service as a career.  The central purpose of the college is to give students a thorough acquaintance with those areas of knowledge essential to their specialization.  The college is dedicated to the advancement of funeral service education and the funeral service profession.  It is also dedicated to the ideals that all students:

	Reach their full potential through service to their fellow man.
	Develop a high self-enrichment by becoming vocationally, socially, and morally competent.
	Improve self-discipline as they strive to accomplish their goals through individual effort and group cooperation.

The Associate of Science Degree in Funeral Service requires the successful completion of the 109 quarter hours indicated in the categories below, other than electives.

Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
5141 Snapfinger Woods Drive, Decatur (Atlanta), Georgia 30035-4022
(770) 593-2257 or 800-848-5352 Fax (770) 593-1891
E-Mail gjcfs@mindspring.com

DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education is designed to prepare students for a career in funeral service. All aspects of funeral service will be taught within the scope of this program. Academic and technical skills will be taught in the areas of general business, industry regulations and laws, embalming and restorative art skills, funeral service applications, funeral home management, grief counseling, etc. The goal is to prepare the student for successful completion of all necessary board examinations and to prepare the student for the rigors of daily work within the funeral service industry. The goals of the Funeral Service Education Program are to promote and improve the standards of funeral service education and professionalism, to expose funeral service students to all aspects of the profession, and foster a desire to serve the public interest in an ethical, dignified manner. All Funeral Service Education students must take the National Board Examination to graduate from the
program.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education are prepared for employment primarily in funeral home settings, although some related fields, such as embalming operations within medical college
anatomy departments, trade embalming facilities, and autopsy support operations, are possible employment opportunities. Typically, a graduate who has passed all required board examinations and who has completed the
required apprenticeship may be employed as a licensed funeral director/licensed embalmer. Prior to completion of apprenticeship and the subsequent licensure, the graduate would be employed as an apprentice funeral
director/embalmer.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The Funeral Service Education program at Ogeechee Technical College has as its central aim the recognition of funeral service personnel as members of a human services profession; members of the community in which they serve; participants in the relationship between bereaved families and those engaged in the funeral service profession; professionals knowledgeable of and compliant with federal, state, provincial/territorial, and local regulatory guidelines in the geographic area where they practice, as well as professionals sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains. The Funeral Service Education program also has the following objectives: to enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession; to educate students in every phase of funeral service and to help enable them to develop proficiency and skills necessary for the profession, as defined in the preamble above; to educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large; to emphasize high standards of ethical conduct; to provide a curriculum at the post-secondary level of instruction; and to encourage student and faculty research in the field of funeral service.

ACCREDITATION
The Funeral Service Program at Ogeechee Technical College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506, Ph. 816-233-3747. Web:
www.abfse.org

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
To become licensed in the State of Georgia, a student must successfully complete the course of study at an accredited Funeral Service Education program, pass the national and/or state examinations, and complete a required
apprenticeship.

NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATION
After January 1, 2004, each accredited program in Funeral Service Education must require that each funeral service student take the National Board Examination (NBE) as a requirement for 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 website (www.abfse.org).

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
1. Submit a completed application and application fee;
2. Be at least 18 years of age;
3. Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript; 4. Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;

• Meet the following assessment requirements:
TEST Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
COMPASS 79 62 43 37
SAT 450 NA 440 NA
ACT 17 16 19 NA
Admissions Policy- After the completion of all learning support, general core classes, COMP 1000, ACCT
1100, MKTG 1130 or ACCT 2140, and SPCH 1100, students are eligible to take Funeral Service Program courses.
Policy Regarding FSRV 2100 – FSRV 2100, Funeral Service Seminar, is the capstone course of the Funeral Service Education program. In order for students to enroll in this course, they must have successfully completed all other
program requirements. The only exception to this policy is if a student has only one additional course that must be taken in conjunction with FSRV 2100.

FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION DEGREE CURRICULUM
The curriculum for the Funeral Service Education degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester for general education classes, and fall and spring semesters for program
courses. To graduate, degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 75 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1380 contact hours and generally takes 6 semesters to complete.

Mortuary Science Practitioners, also known in the industry as funeral directors and morticians, have the rewarding opportunity to provide counsel, service and emotional support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Practitioners have a variety of responsibilities such as helping families plan necessary details, directing funeral services with dignity and respect and preparing the deceased through embalming, restorative and cosmetic arts. The program’s strong theoretic basis is complemented with practical training, resulting in a well-rounded curriculum.

We recognize Mortuary Science Personnel as:

• Members of a human services profession.
• Members of the community in which they serve.
• Participants in the relationship between bereaved families and those engaged in the funeral service profession.
• Professionals knowledgeable of and compliant with federal, state and local regulatory guidelines.
• Professionals sensitive to the responsibility for public health, safety and welfare in caring for human remains.

Admissions Requirements:

• Complete a Mortuary Science application

After you complete the program requirements, you will:

• Earn an Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science.

• Be eligible to take the National Board Exam (NBE). All students must take the National Board Exam before receiving their degree as required by the ABFSE. Compare NBE statistics.

Course Descriptions

A Criminal Background Check is required for this program.

Our mission is:

• To expand the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.
• To educate students in every phase of funeral service to enable them to develop the social and technical skills necessary to be successful in the profession.
• To educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large.
• To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.
• To provide curriculum at the post secondary level of instruction.
• To encourage research in the field of funeral service.