Associate of Science

Gupton-Jones College Is No Longer Accepting Applications For This Program

The Associate of Science curriculum at Gupton-Jones College 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.

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 and Technical
Business Management and Professional
Social Sciences / Humanities
Legal, Ethical, Regulatory
General Education

109

Credits

18

Months

In-Person

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 Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, the following guidelines must be met:

The student has successfully completed the AAS program of instruction with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and passing grades in all courses;
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;
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.