Funeral Service Preparatory
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Funeral Service Preparatory
Credits required 27
Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Program contract
John Tormey, Coordinator of Thanatology and Professor of Psychology/Thanatology, ext. 2032
Program Goals Statement
This certificate is unique to BCC and prepares the student interested in a career in funeral services for transfer to associate degree programs in funeral services. The courses also prepare the student for a national board examination required for licensure.
Program Information
- Contact your program director John Tormey or your advisor for course sequencing recommendations.
- Students enrolled in other programs often can earn this certificate by taking the courses as electives.
- This certificate, along with Certificate in Thanatology, makes the student a strong candidate for funeral service apprenticeship programs.
- This program fulfills the general education requirements, which can be transferred to an Associate Degree in Funeral Service at mortuary colleges. BCC has an articulation agreement with Mt. Ida College.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
ACC 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 credits |
BIO 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
BIO 234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
BUS 251 | Business Law | 3 credits |
CIS 110 | Basic Computing Skills | 3 credits |
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
MAN 154 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Choose one of the following
PSY 262 | Introduction to Thanatology | 3 credits |
PSY 264 | Psychology of Grief | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
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