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

Course Outcomes
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

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

recognize the historical roots of contemporary funeral service practices
use appropriate terminology to facilitate communication with members of allied professions, the public, and the funeral service industry

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of teamwork.

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30