Funeral Service Technology is a Multiple Career Credentials program offered by East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, MS. The program takes Program-specific sequence to complete.
Program Overview
The Funeral Service Technology associate degree program at East Mississippi Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
The curriculum is a two-year program of study.
Admission Requirements and Process
East Mississippi Community College requires all applicants to have acquired either a GED or high school diploma. The program requires all applicants to achieve either a score of 17 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 502 on the reading and writing sections of the ACCUPLACER test, along with a minimum score of 242 on the math section of the ACCUPLACER test.
To complete the program, students must complete all Funeral Service Technology courses with a minimum grade of “C.” Students must have active, hands-on participation in a minimum of ten (10) clinical embalming cases and may be required to perform such clinical exercises during the weekend at an off-campus clinical site.
A student who has taken one or more Funeral Service Technology courses, but who withdraws from the program and does not return for three (3) years or six (6) semesters excluding summer semesters, must re-enroll under the current Funeral Service Technology curriculum at the time of re-enrollment and must re-take all required Funeral Service Technology courses.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Certifications and Licensure
The graduate, with successful achievement on the National Board Examination and completion of one-year apprenticeship, is qualified to practice as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in the State of Mississippi. The graduate, with successful achievement on the National Board Examination, may become eligible for licensure in other states contingent upon completion of the particular requirements of each.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide