Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

The Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General certificate program at Miami Dade College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Miami, FL. Classified under CIP code 12.0301, the program is part of the funeral service and mortuary science field and covers the knowledge and skills needed for entry into the funeral services profession, including embalming practices, funeral directing, and the legal and ethical aspects of mortuary science.

Miami Dade College also offers a two- to four-year Funeral Service and Mortuary Science certificate for students seeking a longer program in the same field. Additional programs at the college include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Network and System Administration; Computer and Information Systems Security; and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management. Students completing this certificate program can expect preparation toward state licensure requirements in funeral service.