Special consideration is given to Legal and Regulatory Law as pertains to funeral service. A psychological-sociological approach to the counseling role of the funeral service professional. Special emphasis is given to the grief process and it's multicultural context. An exercise in the implementation, planning, and directing of the funeral with respect to sociological, psychological, and theological concerns. A course designed to assist the student in the development, organization, and presentation of business and professional proposals as well as presentations.
Special attention is given to the importance of both oral and written communication skills.
Management II A study of the details of funeral home management with special attention on the management of a small business. Management III A study of the details of funeral home marketing, merchandising, and computer applications. Professional Practicum An externship providing the opportunity for an overview and participation in funeral service practice under the direction of a licensed preceptor in an assigned funeral home. By permission of the director of Funeral Services Education. An indepth look at the history and purpose as an aid to appreciation of the art and science of embalming, including a review of the phenomenon of death along with the introduction to the preparation room and instruments.