Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Certificate in Funeral Directing is issued to students who complete the college-level curriculum of funeral service courses. It is designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential for employment as a funeral director. This academic program is designed to meet specific state, country, and profession.
The certificate program will teach how to conduct funeral services for various religious, fraternal, military, traditional, humanistic, and non-traditional customs. Additionally, they will be able to conduct funeral arrangement conferences with families, conduct necessary paperwork in funeral home management, and be aware of proper workplace safety guidelines for funeral service personnel. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as an apprentice/intern/provisional licensee with funeral homes, cemeteries, pre-need sales, and affiliated funeral service companies.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
39
Hours
117
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
National Institute of Funeral Services
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
The students must meet course requirements and are graded on these.
Training Location(s)
1 Scale Avenue, Building 14, SUite 201, Rutland, Vermont
Local WIB
00 - Vermont Workforce Investment Area
Name of Credential
Licensed Funeral Director
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
We cannot achieve accreditation until we have been operating for 2 years, so there is no financial aid currently available.
Refund Policy
If a student voluntarily withdraws no later than:
1 week after the beginning of the semester -80% refund
2 weeks after the beginning of the semester – 60% refund
3 weeks after the beginning of the semester – 50% refund
4 weeks after the beginning of the semester – 40% refund
5 weeks after the beginning of the semester – 30% refund
More than 5 weeks -0% refund
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - VT AOE
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,000.00 $1000
Graduation Fees
$200.00
In-State Tuition
$11,550.00 Tuition for students per trimester is $350.00 per credit.$350 x 33= $11,550 Cert. Program
Other Fees
$100.00 Matriculation Fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$11,550.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$12,900.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$12,900.00
