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In Good Hands
How to Apply
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To be considered for admission, you must submit the following materials to the admissions office:
s a Mount Ida College student, you will be taught by a truly exceptional faculty, led by Jacquelyn Taylor, M.B.A., the executive director of NEI and recipient of the 2005 Initiative Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Our faculty members are funeral service practitioners, business leaders and entrepreneurs who will teach you the advanced funeral practices and business techniques you need to manage and grow a funeral home business. Each course will be assigned an individual tutor, who will be available to answer your questions via WebCT, email and phone. You will also have unlimited access to the Academic Writing Center and the Wadsworth Library. From the Wadsworth Library homepage, students can summon up fulltext journal titles, electronic databases and e-books relevant to courses in the program. A reference librarian is always available for support via phone or email. “This is the only degree completion program in the United States that offers advanced coursework in both funeral home management and business.” – Jacquelyn Taylor, executive director of NEI
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Mount Ida College Online Funeral Home Bachelor Degree Degree Completion Program
Completed application form (a free online application is available at www.mountida.edu/neionline) Resume Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended Copy of your valid Funeral Director license*
Any questions about the program, financial aid, or the application process are best directed to one of our admissions counselors, who can be reached at 617.928.4553 or at neionline@mountida.edu.
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For more than 100 years, the New England Institute (NEI) at Mount Ida College has been the leading authority on death education. Now in its second century, NEI is still leading the way, finding new and advanced solutions for those in the funeral service industry who want to expand their education and opportunities. NEI is now offering the first online bachelor degree completion program in funeral home management in the United States. This convenient, affordable program, which covers the most up-to-date professional business practices and technology, will allow you to pursue your career and your degree at the same time.
*May be waived at the discretion of the program director.
Financial assistance is available. Financial assistance is available by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form online.
Leading the Way
Accreditation
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The funeral home management program at the New England Institute (NEI) at Mount Ida College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Program at a Glance The funeral home management bachelor degree program at the New England Institute at Mount Ida College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Science Education (ABFSE) 3414 Ashland Avenue, Suite G, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506. Tel: 816.233.3747. Web: www.abfse.org. The annual passage rate of first-time test takers on the National Board Examination (NBE) for the most recent threeyear period for this institution and all ABFSE accredited funeral service education programs is posted on the ABFSE web site.
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Complete Your Bachelor Degree in Funeral Home Management Online from Your Home or Office
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60 credits degree completion program 2 courses per semester offered 100% online Convenient online schedule designed for working professionals 3 brief academic residencies Financial aid is available
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Principles of Marketing Business Communications Literature of Death and Dying Clinical Skills in Grief Counseling Social Systems and Social Supports Cross Cultural-Perspectives on Death Related Rituals Current Topics in Funeral Service Management Funeral Management Internship/Capstone
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Well-Designed Much thought and careful planning has gone into the design of this curriculum. The structure of the College’s online degree completion program in funeral home management includes three brief academic residencies:
The first residency takes place in the summer at the beginning
Total Support As a member of today's end-of-life care profession, you will be called upon to act as an advisor, an administrator, a caregiver, and a business executive. To meet the challenges involved in fulfilling these roles, your education must exceed that which is required for licensure. A bachelor degree from Mount Ida College will provide you with the critical knowledge, skills, and professional techniques you'll need to excel in this challenging field. NEI faculty has designed this online program, built on strong interdisciplinary principles of business, science, and technology, so that all students will succeed. Your previous coursework and education will be counted toward your degree, and allow you to begin upper level courses from day one of the program. Your online classes will be small and interactive. Discussion groups focusing on weekly assignments will engender a sense of community among you, your peers, and instructors. Every kind of academic support will be made available to you. Your success is our success.
of your studies. During this time, you’ll meet your classmates and will receive an orientation to the College, the academic program, and the related technology. You'll also be able to participate in a series of workshops focused on grief, loss, and bereavement that are held each year at Mount Ida’s National Center for Death Education (NCDE) Summer Institute. Additionally, the library staff will offer a workshop on information literacy and how to access library services and materials online.
The second residency occurs in the summer as you enter your third year, following your tenth course. During this time, you will take a course on Clinical Skills in Grief Counseling, which involves all program faculty. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the NCDE Summer Institute.
The third residency takes place as you complete the program. You will join other graduates on campus to present your capstone experience and participate in the commencement ceremony. Each residency will last a few days, during which time you will have the option of living in a campus residence hall, a local hotel, or another setting of your choice.
About the National Center for Death Education (NCDE) NCDE at Mount Ida College provides ongoing learning opportunities designed to assist caregiving professionals and others in developing creative and useful skills for providing care associated with end of life, bereavement, and loss. For more information, visit www.mountida.edu/ncde. Carol Wogrin, Psy.D., RN, FT is the director of NCDE at Mount Ida College. For more than thirty years, Dr. Wogrin has been working with adults, children and families coping with life-threatening illness and bereavement. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Death Education and Counseling and is an invited member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement.