The Funeral Service Management degree develops profiency and skills necessary for the profession, reinforces the responsibilities of the Funeral Service Manager, and encourages research in the field of funeral service.        

Students applying for the Bachelors of Science degree in Funeral Service must complete the Associate Degree in Mortuary Science first.

This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program are not eligible to take the National Board Examination or any state board examination for which graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.

Note: Course Outline is for information purposes only. See College Catalog for Official Program Requirements and Course Descriptions.

Program CoursesCredits
LAW208
Funeral Business Law3
MOS202
Funeral Service Management & Communication4
MOS203
Embalming I w/Lab4
MOS204
Embalming II w/Lab4
MOS205
Restorative Art w/Lab4
MOS206
Funeral Service Merchandising3
MOS218
Seminar In Funeral Service Education2
MOS220
Funeral Service Internship3
MOS301
Funeral Service Marketing3
MOS302
Funeral Service Financing2
MOS304
Funeral Service Counseling3
MOS305
Advanced Restorative Art (Lab)2
Total Credits37
General Education CoreCredits
ENG103
English Composition3
ENG201
Introduction to Literature3
FRS101
College Insights3
LAW101
Introduction To Law3
MGT201
Human Resources Management3
PSY101
General Psychology I3
SCI105
Concepts Of Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab4
SCI106
Pathophysiology3
SCI107
Concepts Of Chemistry w/Lab4
SCI202
Microbiology w/Lab4
ZZZ300
Elective: Area 1/5 - Gen Ed3
ZZZ301
Elective: Area 1 - Arts & Humanities3
ZZZ302
Elective: Area 2 - Math, Sceince & Cptr Info Systems3
ZZZ303
Elective: Area 3 - Social Science3
ZZZ304
Elective: Area 4 - Behavioral Science3
ZZZ326
Open Elective3
ZZZ331
Elective: Area 2a - Math3
Total Credits54
Related CoursesCredits
LAW107
Business Organization & The Law3
MGT101
Principles Of Management3
MGT106
Introduction To Entrepreneurship3
MOS401
Cemetery & Crematory Management3
MOS403
Organizational Management Of Funeral Service3
MOS404
Contemporary Issues in Funeral Service3
Total Credits18
 
Mortuary Science/Funeral Service Management Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for funeral service professionals is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future.
Mortuary Science/Funeral Service Management

Briarwood students are challenged to apply classroom learning to actual work environments through supervised internships in approved funeral service sites.This opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make valuable contacts often results in job offers prior to graduation.

 

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