Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Jefferson State Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Birmingham, AL. Classified under CIP code 12.0301 in the personal and culinary services field, the program covers the principles and practices of funeral service, including embalming, funeral arrangement, grief counseling, business management, and applicable laws and regulations.

Graduates of funeral service programs are typically required to pass the National Board Examination administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and meet Alabama state licensure requirements. Jefferson State Community College also offers a range of other career and technical programs at the two- to four-year certificate level, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, and Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at the Birmingham campus.