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May 04, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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FSE 141 Funeral Service Ethics2 credits
The funeral practitioner is entrusted with caring for the deceased and serving families and the community. Funeral practitioners must realize the decision making process of those they serve may be impaired and thus susceptible to manipulation. The task of this course is to help the student develop a strong set of professional ethics. Proper training in ethics increases awareness of the need to build trust and rapport. This knowledge will help funeral practitioners do what is proper and in the best interest of those they serve while maintaining the public trust.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 175 , BUS& 201 , ENGL& 101 , and MATH& 107
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Define ethics and terms associated with ethical issues and practices
- Outline the foundation of ethics
- Identify sources of ethics
- Differentiate between legal and ethical issues
- Apply a standard of ethical behavior in personal and professional conduct
- Distinguish between ethical and unethical funeral service practices
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve
- Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice
- Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice
Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20
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