The Bachelor of Science degree in Funeral Service Management has course offerings in funeral service-related topics. The bachelor degree allows ABFSE funeral service associate degree graduates, who have passed both National Board Exams (NBE) or is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer, to enroll in the program.

The program is a well-rounded education in topics that directly relate to the profession in which they are employed. It is accredited by the ABFSE and is designed for the working funeral service apprentice or licensee. Students can work full-time in the funeral service profession as this degree is accomplished 100% online. The course-work includes nine (9) required courses and as many as twelve (12) open electives that may be used to complete the 180 required credit hours. The length of the program can vary pending the transfer credit evaluation and the speed at which the student wishes to proceed.

Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management

Graduates from this program should be able to:

1. Identify funeral service industry standards, as well as new developments and trends
2. Apply principals of successful social and cultural relationships as they relate to funeral service
3. Demonstrate best practices for funeral service providers
4. Describe key factors in personal and life skills development

Graduation Requirements

To be considered a candidate for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management Degree Program (BFSM) at Mid-America College of Funeral Service, the following guidelines must be met:

1. The student has successfully passed both the Arts and Science sections of the National Board Examination (NBE) administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards OR is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer;
2. The student has completed the 9 required courses within the BFSM program of instruction with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and passing grades in all courses;
3. The student has completed sufficient credit hours to meet the 180 required credits to earn the degree. This may be accomplished by the following combination - transfer credits awarded with acceptance into the program, the 44 hours of required coursework, and sufficient elective course hours completed from with the BSFSM elective pool;
4. The student is free of all indebtedness to the College.

Courses by Subject

The core course content is designed to provide an enhanced understanding of key topics within the funeral service profession. The courses all provide content that will be important knowledge for a Funeral Director. Required courses consist of 44 credit hours, 6 upper-level courses pertaining specifically to the Funeral Service Profession and 3 general education courses providing a broader base of knowledge pertaining to business.

General Education

Funeral Core Content Courses

Elective Pool Content  Courses

All courses from the elective pool listed below are considered upper division management/leadership courses to enhance the skills required of a Funeral Director. The elective pool will be used to meet the 180 credits required credits to earn the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management (BFSM). The total number of elective courses will be dependent of the transcript evaluation. The evaluation is conducted before acceptance in to the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management Program.

Courses by Quarter

Indicated below is a suggested sequence of courses to complete the program in six quarters based on the availability of courses each quarter. Students must complete all Funeral Core Courses and all General Education courses noted above. Students who require additional credit hours to meet the 180 credit hour requirement for graduation, may select from the list of Elective Pool Courses.

Curriculum Plan

Mid-America College of Funeral Service is not regionally accredited and that may limit the transfer of credits to another institution. All transfer credits are dependent on the receiving institution.

Technology Requirements

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