Goals and Objectives

Goals and objectives of the MCCC Funeral Service Programs

Program Learning Outcomes

• evaluate the service needs for the pre-need, at-need, and aftercare time frames
• create and plan activities and ceremonies designed to meet the needs of those who mourn
• educate the consumer regarding funeral and cremation memorialization and merchandise options
• evaluate and describe solutions to current embalming and restorative art situations
• assemble and formulate appropriate information for death certificates, obituaries and other necessary forms and documents
• evaluate legal, professional, and ethical issues facing funeral service
• demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in face to face meetings, in front of small groups, and via electronic means

Goals and Objectives

• to provide students with professional training in preparation for licensure in funeral service.
• to prepare students to embark upon a career in a service-oriented, care-giving profession.
• to provide an academic environment which encourages student research and successfully integrates the theoretical, practical, and technical aspects of funeral service.
• and to foster the concept of education as a life-long process necessary to meet the demands of an evolving workplace with current emphasis on emerging ethical, environmental, and social issues.