Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FSE 101 Introduction and History of Funeral Service

3 credits
This course is a survey of the history of funeral service. Emphasis is placed on individuals and events which influenced contemporary funeral principles and practices.

Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 .
Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize the historical roots of some contemporary funeral service practices
  • Describe the evolution of funeral merchandise, funeral transportation, and funeral homes
  • Appreciate and explain the development of current embalming practices
  • Describe the development of funeral service education
  • Explain the importance of developing inter-professional relationships and responsibilities within the funeral service community
  • Compare and contrast the history of funeral service to modern day practices
  • Identify and properly use professional vocabulary