Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science curriculum at Mid-America College of Funeral Service is designed to meet the prerequisites for licensure and employment in funeral service. It fulfills the requirements of accreditation and approval agencies. The curriculum offers both theoretical and practical fundamentals of funeral service. The program is offered in academic quarters, with each quarter consisting of eleven weeks of study. The program is developed with the input of successful professionals, ensuring exceptional career relevance, and designed to impart real world knowledge and skills.

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Curriculum

The curriculum fulfills the requirements of all accreditation regulations and is a blend of theoretical and practical fundamentals of the funeral profession, as well as the liberal arts. The courses cover the following areas of focus:

1. Public Health
2. Business Management
3. Social Sciences
4. Legal, Ethical, Regulatory
5. Liberal Arts
6. General Education/Liberal Arts/Electives

General Education Requirements

• All general education requirements for the associate degree may be completed here at the college.
• No previous college credit needed to enter the program
• The degree will fulfill all general education requirements.

The general education courses provide a foundation for professional success. Students learn to think critically, make rational decisions, and communicate effectively. These skills support their ability to acquire, evaluate, and use the specific knowledge needed for the program. 

For full descriptions of courses see our Course Descriptions page

Courses by Subject

General Education

Core Courses — Public Health and Technical

Business Management

Social Sciences

Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory

Courses by Quarter

Technology Requirements

For suggested information on technology requirements, please review the pdf found, here.