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FSE 100 Funeral Service Overview and Practice

5 credits
A survey of the history and evolution of funeral service. Students will be introduced to aspects of contemporary funeral service practice, including various methods of disposition and cultural customs.

Prerequisites: ENGL 93  (or placement into ENGL 99 ) and MATH 87  (or placement into MATH 98 

Corequisites: FSE 102  and FSE 104  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Research the historical foundations of funeral service
  • Examine the development of funeral service 
  • Describe the evolution of funeral merchandise, methods of disposition, and funeral homes
  • Recognize historical roots of contemporary funeral service practices

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50