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Programs & Degrees
Associate of Applied Science (On Campus & Online)
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.
New Degree Coming October 2024
In October 2024, Mid-America College of Funeral Service will replace the current Associate of Applied Science Degree with a newly designed Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Service.
The newly designed curriculum incorporates feedback from current students and funeral service professionals to meet the educational standards of funeral service programs set forth by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) and to qualify students to sit for the National Board Exam (NBE).
Students currently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree will remain in that program if they maintain eligibility for enrollment until they fulfill program requirements*. Students can also choose to switch to the new program by speaking with their Academic Advisor. Please click HERE for information concerning the Teach Out Plan.
*Qualifying students with ample transfer credit may be advised to enroll in the current program after that date.
New Associate of Applied Science Degree
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. 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.
Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management (BSFM) (Online)
Mid-America College Is No Longer Accepting Applications For This Program
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.
Please click HERE for information concerning the Teach Out Plan.
Funeral Service Bachelor of Science Degree (FSBS) (On Campus & Online)
The Funeral Service Bachelor of Science Degree curriculum at Mid-America College of Funeral Service is designed to provide the needed education 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.
Please click HERE for information concerning the Teach Out Plan.
Funeral Director Certificate (On Campus & Online)
This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program will not have the academic credential for licensure in states where graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
Certificate in Thanatology for End of Life Professionals (FSCT) (Online)
This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program will not have the academic credential for licensure in states where graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.
The Certificate in Thanatology (FSCT) for End of Life Professionals is comprised of two courses: BFS310 Thanatology and BFS311 Applied Thanatology. This professional certification is designed to expose the student to the professional practice of thanatology, promote awareness and understanding of death and how it affects individuals, whether the death is a result of an acute condition, traumatic incident or a long-standing chronic illness. The application of thanatology relates to careers who support and assist those confronting end-of-life and loss issues. We have designed our certificate program for working professions who are looking to earn additional certification without sacrificing their current position or obligations. This certificate will allow students to offer a deeper level of service to the individuals they serve in their chosen career whether they are funeral service professionals, nurses, physicians, chaplains, doulas or otherwise.
Textbook Information
For the New Associate of Applied Science Degree, please click HERE to view textbook information.
Please click HERE to view textbook information for ALL other programs.