Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FSE 101 Introduction to Funeral Service

3 credits
A survey of the history of funeral service with emphasis on the individuals, events, and forces that have influenced contemporary funeral principles and practices as well as the progression of associations and education within funeral service.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 175 , BUS& 201 , ENGL& 101 , and MATH& 107  

Quarters Offered: Fall

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

  • Research the historical foundations of funeral service practices in order to better serve client families
  • Examine the development of funeral service in order to bring significance to current practices
  • Recognize enduring values of various cultures as expressed in their funeral practices
  • Describe the evolution of funeral merchandise, funeral transportation, and funeral homes
  • Outline the progression and necessity of funeral service education
  • Relate the value of funeral service associations and their purposes
  • Identify the historical foundations of various funeral practices


Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 30