To be considered a candidate for graduation from the Funeral Service Bachelor of Science Degree On Campus & Online (FSBS) (Teach-Out) at Mid-America College of Funeral Service, the following guidelines must be met:

1. The student has successfully completed the AAS program of instruction with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and passing grades in all courses;
2. The student has successfully completed all requirements of the Clinical Embalming program as specified by the College and the American Board of Funeral Service Education; also, be certified by the Clinical Program Director as minimally technically competent in entry level embalming practices;
3. The student has successfully completed all requirements of the Funeral Director Practicum;
4. The student has transferred in up to 45 hours of level 300 or higher credits from another college to meet the 180 total credit hours for the FSBS requirement. These credits may also be earned by the student by completing courses offered by Mid-America College;
5. The student is free of all indebtedness to the College, and;
6. The student has successfully completed and passed all end-of-program Capstone Final Exams.

NOTE: Students are not eligible to sit for the National Board Exam (NBE) until the required 180 quarter credit hours are earned.