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FUNERAL SERVICE- ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Program Code: 105281
This program provides you with the knowledge and practical experience needed for a career as a funeral director and embalmer. Students will earn an Associates Degree after two-years of hands-on learning through lectures, labs, seminars, field trips and internships. We look forward to helping you reach your career goals!
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This program is offered at: Green Bay Milwaukee Area Technical College
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 5,344, Books: $ 4, Supplies: $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 5,348
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105281
Curriculum
The Funeral Service associate degree is a 2-year collaborative program between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 66-67 credits.
First Semester 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3 10806135- College Chemistry 5
Semester Total 11
Second Semester 10806177- Gen Anatomy & Physiology 4 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3 10809196- Intro to Sociology 3 10102150- Business Law 3 One of the following:
10101106- Accounting Principles 3 10101110- Accounting 1 4
Semester Total 16
Third Semester 10806197- Microbiology 4
Semester Total 4
Total Credits 31
Curriculum Note: Students will complete the first part of the program at NWTC and complete the program through MATC.
Specific course and / or admissions requirements do apply. Please contact your academic advisor to learn more!
Create a schedule to meet your needs. Some classes can be taken online or in a flexible format to fit your lifestyle.
Per Milwaukee Area Technical College admission requirements, a " B " or better is required for the following courses: General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-806-177, Business Law, 10-102-150, Accounting Principles, 10-101- 106, Accounting 1, 10-101-110, Microbiology, 10-806-197.
Per Milwaukee Area Technical College admission requirements, a " C " or better is required for the following courses: English Composition 1, 10-801-136, Intro to Psychology, 10-809-198, College Chemistry 1, 10-806-135, Oral / Interpersonal Communication, 10-801-196, Intro to Sociology, 10-809-196.
Prior to program entry, the completion of General Chemistry( Catalog number 10-806-134) and / or two semesters of a high school, lab-based Chemistry with a grade of C or better AND completion of Algebra II is highly recommended.
For more information regarding this exciting opportunity, please visit the following website: https:// www. matc. edu / course-catalog / community-humanservices / funeral-service. html
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