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3.00 Credits
Tis course in Pathology is designed to study the pathological conditions of the human body in its postmortem state and how those pathological conditions afect various parts of the body, with particular emphasis on those conditions which relate to or afect the embalming or restorative art process. Pathological conditions discussed will dictate the embalming procedures, methods and chemicals for preservation demand required by the embalmer. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 121, 120/Health Science 102. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic principles of accounting theory; applications to funeral home operations are made throughout fnancial statements and their analysis, worksheets, journalizing, receivables, payables, deferrals and accruals. Inventory cost models for funeral merchandise, is covered along with depreciation models and payroll accounting. Accounting profciencies will enable understanding of funeral service records and the funeral directors guidelines of funeral arrangements as prescribed by Federal Trade Commission Regula- tions rule on funeral industry practices. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Mortuary Science program/plan 257. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Sociology studies family structures, social structures, and the factors of change within those groups. Tis course relates those factors of change to the impacts of death and the relationship of the role of the funeral director in providing closure through funeral rites, ceremonies, customs, religion and rituals. Emphasis is placed on the cultural requirements and diversities of each family the funeral director is privileged to serve and an awareness of the changing social factors, which afect American Funeral Rites and the families served. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Mortuary Science program/plan 257. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of current expectations in American Funeral practice with emphasis on task and personality of the practitioner. Trends and issues in embalming practice from ancient Egyptian burial rites to current American practices and foreign procedures. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Mortuary Science program/plan 257. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Tis course of Funeral Directing recognizes the wide variation of funeral customs across the country, attempting to point out some general practices that contain minimal geographic and cultural diferences, including general information on notifcation of death, transfer of remains, conduct of the arrangement conference, pre-funded/preplanned funerals. Included is the cross-section of religious funeral practices, fraternal and military funerals, shipment of remains, cremation and aftercare. Guidelines for the course are designed to introduce the Federal Trade Commission and the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry Practices. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Mortuary Science 111. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Te student is introduced to the sources of law, the legal status of the dead human body. Te funeral directors responsibilities are examined as practicing professionals in relationship to that of the fnal disposition. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Completion of two semesters in the Mortuary Science program/plan 257. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Study of techniques employed to bring about restoration of a deceased human being to as near a normal appearance as possible. Te subject area for Restorative Art is designed to introduce the techniques and importance of creating an acceptable appearance of the deceased for the beneft of the surviving family members. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 226 recommended. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Tis course covers the construction and features caskets, outer burial containers, and other funeral related products such as cemetery headstones and markers. Merchandising examines methods of purchasing, pricing, display, and sale of funeral merchandise as well as services. Emphasis are placed on the component parts of funeral merchandise, including materials used, component part styles, fnishes, dimensions/ functions and pricing methods. General management techniques and theory as they relate to specifc funeral home operational procedures and practices are emphasized. Management examines specifc areas of funeral service practice and the managerial guidelines for the contemporary concepts of funeral service management as they relate to client families and community, staf personnel, and professional associates and associations/agencies. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Mortuary Science 203 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of topics presented by the Director of the Mortuary Science program, providing an overview of various tasks and subjects a director will encounter in the role of a practitioner. Legal and Moral Ethics are covered. An overview of the curriculum and the practical application of theory as it relates to the ethnical practice of mortuary science. Exit Examinations/Core Competency Capstone Course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Mortuary Science program/plan 257. 100 minutes per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Te underlying value and relevance of this course for preparing the funeral director is that the symbolic and ritualistic aspects of the funeral have a signifcant impact upon the emotional experience of the bereaved. Emphasis on the grief process and its variations across individuals as infuenced by psychological factors aids the funeral director in becoming a facilitating agent for efective mourning through personal interactions as well as the design and implementation of the funeral service. Tis course will also prepare the funeral director to know when to make a referral for mental health services. Issues relating to children and death and particular theories/theorist are also stressed. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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