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Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Program (AAS) – Online

Dallas Institute is no longer accepting NEW applicants for this program. All new applicants for the Associate of Applied Science degree should refer to the HYBRID degree.

The Associate of Applied Science – Online curriculum at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is designed to meet the prerequisites for licensure and employment in funeral service. It fulfills the requirements of accreditation and approval agencies. The curriculum offers both theoretical and practical fundamentals of funeral service. The program is offered in academic quarters, with each quarter consisting of eleven weeks of study. The program is developed with the input of successful professionals, ensuring exceptional career relevance, and designed to impart real-world knowledge and skills.

OLD AAS TEACH-OUT PLAN

Curriculum

The curriculum fulfills the requirements of all accreditation regulations and is a blend of theoretical and practical fundamentals of the funeral profession, as well as the liberal arts. The courses are listed under the headings of:

  • Public Health
  • Business Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Legal, Ethical, Regulatory
  • Liberal Arts
  • General Education/Liberal Arts/Electives

99

Credits

15

Months

Online

General Education Requirements

  • All general education requirements for the associate degree may be completed here at the college.
  • No previous college credit needed to enter the program
  • The degree will fulfill all general education requirements.


The general education courses provide a foundation for professional success. Students learn to think critically, make rational decisions, and communicate effectively. These skills support their ability to acquire, evaluate, and use the specific knowledge needed for the program.

Graduation Requirements

To be considered a candidate for graduation from the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program (AAS) at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, the following guidelines must be met:

  1. The student has successfully completed the AAS program of instruction with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and passing grades in all courses;
  2. The student has successfully completed all requirements of the Restorative Art Lab and Clinical Embalming Program as specified by the College and the American Board of Funeral Service Education; also, has been certified by a qualified faculty member as minimally technically competent in entry level embalming practices;
  3. The student has successfully completed all requirements of the Funeral Director Practicum.


If the student has an outstanding balance with the College at the time of graduation, the College will not post the award to the student’s official transcript until the balance is paid in full. Official transcripts showing the awarding of a degree or certificate are required in most states for licensure.

Program Courses

Explore the courses below for descriptions and details

1st Quarter

Number

Course Title

Lect Cont Hours

Lab Cont Hours

Ext Cont Hours

Total Cont Hours

Qtr Credit Hours

ENG 105

English Composition

55
0
0
55
  • 5
MAT 105

College Math

55
0
0
55
  • 5
HIS 205

U. S. History After 1877

55
0
0
55
  • 5
HIS 105

U. S. History Before 1877

55
0
0
55
  • 5
 

Quarter 1 Totals

220

0

0

220

20

2nd Quarter

Number

Course Title

Lect Cont Hours

Lab Cont Hours

Ext Cont Hours

Total Cont Hours

Qtr Credit Hours

FS 152

Funeral Service Sociology

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FS 102

History of Funeral Service

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FSM 104

Basic Accounting

44
0
0
44
  • 4
FS 123

Professional Communications

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSM 113

Funeral Service Admin

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FS 132

Counseling

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FS 104

Business Law

44
0
0
44
  • 4
 

Quarter 2 Totals

220

0

0

220

20

3rd Quarter

Number

Course Title

Lect Cont Hours

Lab Cont Hours

Ext Cont Hours

Total Cont Hours

Qtr Credit Hours

FSM 103

Small Business Management I

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSS 131

Restorative Art I

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSM 303

Funeral Service Merchandising

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSM 203

Funeral Service Management

11
0
0
11
  • 3
FS 101

Funeral Service Ethics

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSS 211

Embalming I and Clinical

11
0
11
22
  • 1
PSY 105

General Psychology

55
0
0
55
  • 5
FSS 111

Chemistry I

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSS 102

Human Anatomy I

22
0
0
22
  • 2
 

Quarter 3 Totals

220

0

11

231

20

4th Quarter

Number

Course Title

Lect Cont Hours

Lab Cont Hours

Ext Cont Hours

Total Cont Hours

Qtr Credit Hours

FS 142

Funeral Service Law

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FSS 233

Restorative Art II

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSS 144

Funeral Service Pathology

44
0
0
44
  • 4
FSS 303

Embalming II and Clinical

33
0
11
44
  • 3
FSS 122

Microbiology I

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FSS 223

Chemistry II

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSS 203

Human Anatomy II

33
0
0
33
  • 3
 

Quarter 4 Totals

220

0

11

231

20

5th Quarter

Number

Course Title

Lect Cont Hours

Lab Cont Hours

Ext Cont Hours

Total Cont Hours

Qtr Credit Hours

FSM 411

Capstone Review – Arts

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSS 411

Capstone Review – Sciences

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSM 213

Small Business Management II

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSS 341

Restorative Art III – Lab

0
22
0
22
  • 1
FSS 321

Restorative Art III

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSM 402

Funeral Directing

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FSS 311

Embalming Lab

0
22
0
22
  • 1
FSS 402

Embalming III

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FS 203

Psychology of Grief

33
0
0
33
  • 3
FSS 242

Microbiology II

22
0
0
22
  • 2
FSS 421

Chemistry III

11
0
0
11
  • 1
FSS 301

Human Anatomy III

11
0
0
11
  • 1
 

Quarter 5 Totals

187

44

22

231

19

 

Total AAS Degree in Funeral Service

1067

44

22

1133

99

General Education

ENG 105
  • 5

English Composition

PSY 105
  • 5

General Psychology

MAT 105
  • 5

College Math

HIS 205
  • 5

U. S. History After 1877

HIS 105
  • 5

U. S. History Before 1877

Public Health and Technical

FSS 411
  • 1

Capstone Review – Sciences

FSS 341
  • 1

Restorative Art III – Lab

FSS 321
  • 1

Restorative Art III

FSS 311
  • 1

Embalming Lab

FSS 402
  • 2

Embalming III

FSS 233
  • 3

Restorative Art II

FSS 144
  • 4

Funeral Service Pathology

FSS 303
  • 3

Embalming II and Clinical

FSS 131
  • 1

Restorative Art I

FSS 211
  • 1

Embalming I and Clinical

FSS 242
  • 2

Microbiology II

FSS 421
  • 1

Chemistry III

FSS 301
  • 1

Human Anatomy III

FSS 122
  • 2

Microbiology I

FSS 223
  • 3

Chemistry II

FSS 203
  • 3

Human Anatomy II

FSS 111
  • 1

Chemistry I

FSS 102
  • 2

Human Anatomy I

Business Management & Professional

FSM 103
  • 3

Small Business Management I

FSM 411
  • 1

Capstone Review – Arts

FSM 213
  • 3

Small Business Management II

FSM 402
  • 2

Funeral Directing

FSM 303
  • 3

Funeral Service Merchandising

FSM 203
  • 3

Funeral Service Management

FSM 104
  • 4

Basic Accounting

FS 123
  • 3

Professional Communications

FSM 113
  • 3

Funeral Service Admin

Social Sciences

FS 152
  • 2

Funeral Service Sociology

FS 102
  • 2

History of Funeral Service

FS 203
  • 3

Psychology of Grief

FS 132
  • 2

Counseling

Legal, Ethical, & Regulatory

FS 142
  • 2

Funeral Service Law

FS 101
  • 1

Funeral Service Ethics

FS 104
  • 4

Business Law

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