Funeral Director's Certificate - FSE7
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. For additional information on state licensure eligibility, check the state licensure disclosure information website: https://www.ptc.edu/about/legal-disclosures/state-licensure-eligibility.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FSE 101 | Introduction to Funeral Services | 2 |
| FSE 165 | Sociology of Funeral Service | 2 |
| FSE 205 | Funeral Counseling | 3 |
| FSE 210 | Funeral Service Management and Merchandising I | 3 |
| FSE 215 | Funeral Service Directing | 3 |
| FSE 220 | Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Subtotal | 25 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FSE 101 | Introduction to Funeral Services | 2 |
| FSE 165 | Sociology of Funeral Service | 2 |
| FSE 215 | Funeral Service Directing | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| FSE 205 | Funeral Counseling | 3 |
| FSE 210 | Funeral Service Management and Merchandising I | 3 |
| FSE 220 | Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FSE 101 | Introduction to Funeral Services | 2 |
| FSE 165 | Sociology of Funeral Service | 2 |
| FSE 215 | Funeral Service Directing | 3 |
| MGT 120 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| FSE 205 | Funeral Counseling | 3 |
| FSE 210 | Funeral Service Management and Merchandising I | 3 |
| FSE 220 | Regulatory Compliance | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Students pursuing the Funeral Director’s Certificate should contact the Funeral Service Department or their academic advisor.
Program Fact Sheet
Fact Sheets are designed for students and advisors to review program-specific requirements. Please make an appointment with your advisor to discuss your academic goals and progress, and to develop your individualized academic plan.
Program Notes
After completing the Funeral Director’s Certificate – FSE7, South Carolina residents are eligible to sit for the National Board Arts Exam.
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. For additional information on state licensure eligibility, check the state licensure disclosure information website: https://www.ptc.edu/about/legal-disclosures/state-licensure-eligibility.
The courses in this program will prepare students to take the National Board Arts Exam. This certificate is designed for individuals working in South Carolina. For additional information on state licensure eligibility, check the state licensure disclosure information website: https://www.ptc.edu/about/legal-disclosures/state-licensure-eligibility.
All certificate courses are offered online.
Excellent reading comprehension, communication and critical thinking skills are vital for program success and for passing any licensing exams.
FSE students must complete all General Education and FSE courses with grades of “C” or better. Students may repeat FSE courses one time to achieve a grade of “C" or better.
All transfer courses from another mortuary college will need to be approved by the PTC Funeral Service Education department.
Program Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Funeral Director's Certificate is to educate and prepare individuals not only to contribute to the funeral service profession, but also the community in which they serve. We strive to give students the knowledge, principles, and skills which are essential to become a funeral director.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships 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.
- 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.