FSE 100    Introduction to Funeral Service Education    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: BUS 310 or ENGWR 103; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey of the history of the funeral service industry. A comprehensive overview of the field of funeral service is covered. Emphasis is on the role and skills of the funeral service practitioner. The course provides insight into the funeral service industry and the career opportunities available.

FSE 110    Funeral Directing I    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: BUS 340, CHEM 130, and FSE 160
Advisory: BUS 310, ENGWR 103, ENGWR 300, or ESLW 340; or placement through the assessment process.
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance into the Funeral Service Education Program
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to introduce the general practices of funeral directing. It introduces the sociological phenomena that affect all the elements of funeral service including cultural differences, family structures, and factors of change that relate to funeralization. It also includes notification of death, transfer and disposition of bodies, arrangement conferences, pre-planned funerals and post-arrangement follow-up. Field trips may be required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            03:30PM-05:15PM   LEC   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21792
Mandatory New Student Orientation:    Saturday, January 17 09:00AM-12:00PM    HeEd 702

FSE 120    Embalming I    3 Units

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Funeral Service Education Program.
Corequisite: FSE 130.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the phenomenon of death in the human body. It includes the processes of preservation, restoration and sanitation in treating the dead human body.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           07:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21794

FSE 130    Restorative Art    3.5 Units

Prerequisite: FSE 140 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: FSE 120.
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the techniques of creating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the benefit of the survivors. Included are the study of facial features, cosmetics, and restorative treatment for a variety of situations faced by the practitioner.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
W            02:30PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    21796
The lab portion of this class meets on January 21, February 4, 18, March 4, 18, April 1, 22, and May 6, 2009.

W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
W            02:20PM-05:20PM   LAB   A.Davis              ARC MAIN HeEd 702    22340
The lab portion of this class meets on January 28, February 11, 25, March 11, 25, April 15, 29, and May 13, 2009.

FSE 150    Funeral Service Management    3 Units

Prerequisite: Accounting 101 or 301 and FSE 111 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: FSE 120 and 130
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces the basic principles of management as they apply to the practice of the funeral profession. The role and function of an effective manager are explored. Emphasis is placed on the management functions of planning, organizing, motivating, directing, and controlling. Specific areas of funeral service practice and managerial guidelines for those areas are covered. Additionally, theory as it relates to funeral service practice is addressed. Field trips may be required.

FSE 160    Funeral Service Law and Ethics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: FSE 110.
Advisory: BUS 310 or ENGWR 103; or placement through the assessment process.
Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance into the Funeral Service Education program.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces law and the judicial system as they pertain to the funeral industry. Further, this course covers personal and professional ethics that guide decisions and actions in the proper treatment of the dead.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   J.Stephenson         ARC MAIN Online     21802
Online Orientation:    Tuesday, January 20 12:01AM-11:59PM    This course meets entirely online.