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Program Overview

The Funeral Service Education program at Miami Dade College is the oldest program of its kind in the State of Florida. Graduates of the program practice across the United States as well as throughout the Caribbean Islands and Latin America.

Students in the Funeral Service Education program are given a broad understanding of all phases of funeral home operations as well as the public health responsibilities of the funeral director and embalmer.

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Program Details

The A.S. degree is designed for students who are looking for immediate entry into a career upon graduation. Most discipline courses directly relate to the identified career area. The remaining courses are comprised of general education courses.

This program prepares students for licensure as a funeral director and/or embalmer in the State of Florida and all other states. The Funeral Service Education Program requires that students must attempt both sections of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards for successful completion of the degree. Visit the accreditation page for details.

Areas of study include:

  • Funeral Directing
  • Accounting
  • Funeral Home Management
  • Funeral Home Operations
  • Cremation
  • Funeral History
  • Embalming
  • Restorative Art
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Thanatochemistry

Program Learning Outcomes

Learning Options for Funeral Service Education

Miami Dade College (MDC) offers flexible learning modes tailored to our Funeral Service Education (FSE) program. General education courses are available in various instructional formats, while FSE courses primarily utilize in-person and blended sessions. Some FSE courses may also be offered through MDCLive, but this is not guaranteed. Additionally, in-person labs at our North Campus are mandatory for hands-on training.

For more information or assistance with choosing the right format, please contact us directly.

Career Prospects

The Funeral Service Education program at Miami Dade College is the oldest program of its kind in the State of Florida. Graduates of the program are employed across the United States as well as throughout the Caribbean Islands and Latin America.

  • Licensed Funeral Director
  • Licensed Embalmer
  • Funeral Home Owner
  • Cremation Specialist
  • Mortician

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