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Associate of Applied Science
Brightpoint Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Services Director
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Funeral Services Director
Brightpoint Community College
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs as funeral directors. Students who complete this degree are eligible to take the national board exam which is required to become a licensed funeral director. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus.
Outcomes
By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships/tips with the families and communities they serve.
- Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice.
- Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral service in order to ensure compliance.
- Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains.
- Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary for the preparation and handling of human remains.
- Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services, and ceremonies.
- Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains.
- Describe methods to address the grief-related needs of the bereaved.
- Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment.
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes New students must contact the Advising Center (https://www.brightpoint.edu/services/advising/) to obtain provisional placement into the Funeral Services Program. Information on the criteria for full admission to the Funeral Services Program can be found at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/majors/funeral-services-aas. This degree is offered primarily through video with monthly visits to the Chester Campus. Students who do not work in an funeral home will be required to come to the Chester Campus for the embalming lab. |
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/ |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
3835
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both! |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Not required. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science -Funeral Service with a Major in Funeral Directing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service with a Major in Funeral Directing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39-4011.00 | Embalmers | Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements. | Personal Care and Service Occupations |
| 11-9171.00 | Funeral Home Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and managing the facilities of funeral homes. | Management Occupations |
| 39-4031.00 | Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners. | Personal Care and Service Occupations |
Cost To Complete