Funeral Director +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Funeral Director certificate will be able to:

• describe the diverse ways in which death and loss can affect survivors;
• describe the beliefs, rituals, and practices surrounding death expressed by a variety of cultures and religions;
• prepare, organize, and communicate ideas, effectively employing appropriate tone, language, and delivery style for the intended audience;
• demonstrate foundational legal and financial knowledge and skills necessary for general business operation; and
• meet the education requirements for Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Funeral Director licensure.

Total credits: 30

Required Courses

Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.

• INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society
• ENG 1070 - Effective Speaking
• PHI 1040 - Introduction to Ethics
• BIO 1140 - Human Biology
• PSY 2130 - Death & Dying
• PHI 2010 - Comparative Religion
• COM 2360 - Conflict Resolution
• ACC 2121 - Financial Accounting
• BUS 2440 - Introduction to Business Law
• BUS 2210 - Small Business Management