Miami Dade College North Campus is the only public college in the south east United States offering a degree in mortuary science since 1964. It is also one of only 57 schools accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc.
Aims and Purposes of the Funeral Service Education Program
The goals of the Funeral Service Education program are listed as expectations of students who complete the curriculum.
The successful graduate will:
1. Acknowledge the high standards of ethical conduct required to uphold the dignity of funeral services.
2. Know the measures of public health, safety and welfare identified with caring for human remains.
3. Possess a degree of competence necessary to administer to the needs of the bereaved families served.
4. Accept the personal responsibility as members of their profession.
5. Support efforts of the medical profession and public health sciences in their attempts to further scientific knowledge.
6. Work cooperatively with the clergy, social workers, psychologists and other members of the care-giving professions, in mental health and grief therapy areas.
7. Continue to familiarize themselves with funerary requirements of the various religious, fraternal and military organizations.
8. Develop a spirit of inquiry and research throughout their careers in funeral service.
9. Be aware of the need for continued improvement in funeral service education.
10. Be active in initiating, effecting and supporting statutory improvements in funeral service education programs for licensed embalmers and funeral directors.
11. Work toward becoming leaders of their communities.
12. Be prepared to pass the professional licensing examinations.
W.L. Philbrick School of Funeral Service Education – North Campus
Heather Belmont, Chairman
Address:
11380 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
Office: 305-237-1245
Fax: 305-237-8195
E-Mail: hbelmont@mdc.edu
Web Site: www.mdc.edu/north/funeralsciences/
