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Funeral Science

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Funeral Direction/Service. 120302

Description

The AAS in Funeral Science is a two-year degree that offer the theoretical and practical application of funeral service education.  Students are prepared for entry into the workforce after graduation.  The aims of this program are to enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession; educate students in every phase of funeral service; help students develop the proficiency and skills necessary of the profession; educate students concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community at large; emphasize higher standards of ethical conduct; provide a curriculum at the post-secondary level of instruction; and to encourage research in the field of funeral service.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

70

Hours

67

Entrance Requirements

Combination of Education and Course(s)

School

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Associate of Applied Science In Funeral Science

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Financial Aid and Scholarships

Refund Policy

A full refund of tuition and fees will be processed for the students who:

1.  Officially withdraw from a course or courses before the end of the 10th business day for Fall, Fall 1st 7wk, Spring or Spring 1st 7 week term.

2.  Officially withdraw from a course or courses before the end of the 5th business day for Summer I, Summer I Extended, Summer II, or 2nd 7 week term.  

Withdrawal forms are available in the Admissions Office or online under the 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - ABFSE

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$2,760.75

Testing/Exam Fees

$1,270.00

In-State Tuition

$9,246.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$13,333.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$13,276.75

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$17,363.75

Demand Occupation(s)

39-4011.00Embalmers
$0.00 per hour
11-9171.00Funeral Home Managers
$0.00 per hour
39-4021.00Funeral Attendants
$0.00 per hour
39-4031.00Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
$0.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653

Phone Number

(870) 508-6102

Fax Number

(870) 508-6287

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Nov 20, 2024

Created

Dec 14, 2021

Renewal

Nov 20, 2025

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