To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct. To provide curriculum at the post-secondary level of instruction. To encourage research in the field of funeral service. To encourage advanced education among funeral service professionals. The degree offered by Mt. Hood Community College can be earned by following a prescribed course of instruction which requires six quarters in residence.
Admission is based upon meeting application deadlines and satisfactory completion of criteria.
Applications may be obtained from Admissions and Records. Students must achieve a 2.0 or better grade point average for acceptance into fourth quarter. These same standards also require that a recent health certificate be submitted to the college prior to acceptance in the program. The criteria for selecting students gives priority to those applicants who have apprentice experience. Somewhat less priority is given to those with related work experience.