Funeral Service Student Handbook& Distance Learning Guidelines 2500 South Main P. O. Box 140 Hope, AR

Funeral Service Student
Handbook & Distance
Learning Guidelines




2500 South Main
P. O. Box 140
Hope, AR 71802-0140
UAHT Campus Main Telephone Number: 870-777-5722




The Funeral Service degree program at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is accredited by
the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108,
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org

The UAHT catalog and applications are available on-line at www.uaht.edu.

The UA Hope-Texarkana Funeral Service program follows ethical practice in all student matters
to include advertisement, recruitment, admissions, student and program requirements in the on-
campus and distance learning programs.




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,Admissions 5
Transfer Requirements 6
Grading Policy 6
Academic Honesty Policy 7
Withdraw, Dismissal, Readmission 7
Harassment and Title IX Policy 8
Immunizations and Physical Requirements 8
Pregnancy and Embalming 9
National Board Examination 9
Attendance Policy 9
Conduct-related Policies 10
Use of Cell Phone and Electronic Devices 11
Technology Requirements 12
Social Medial Policy 12
Hygiene and Dress 13
Conduct-related Program Dismissal 13
Complaints and Student Appeals Procedures 14
Orientation 15
Clinical Policies and Procedures 15
Blackboard, Online Courses, and Email 17
ADA and Campus Support Services 19
Employment Services 19
Advising and Tutoring 19
FERPA and Arkansas Course Transfer System 20
Degree Plans 20
State Licensing Requirements 23
Tuition and Estimated Costs 24
Financial Aid 24
Distance Learning Clinical and On-Campus Requirements 26
Distance Learning Technology and Internet Requirements 26
Distance Learning Technical Assistance 28
Distance Learning Attendance and Participation 28
Distance Learning Advising and Exams 29




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, The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is accredited by the Commission on
Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Association of Applied Science in Funeral Service is accredited by the American Board
of Funeral Service Education. The A.A.S. in Funeral Service Education Distance Learning is
pending final accreditation from the American Board of Funeral Service Education. We are an
affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana offers an Associate of Applied Science in
Funeral Service Education and Funeral Director Technical Certificate. Enrollment to the
program is subject to specific program admission requirements in addition to college
admission requirements. Details of these requirements are enclosed. The University of
Arkansas Hope-Texarkana entered into a partnership with National Park College in Hot
Springs to offer the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education through CIV
beginning with the fall Semester of 2010.

UAHT provides the education requirements for licensure as a funeral director and embalmer
in various states. However, these requirements vary from state to state. It is very important
that each prospective student contact the State Board of Funeral Service and Embalming for
the state in which they wish to practice in order to obtain up-to-date specific requirements for
licensure in that state. See the attached outline for area state requirements.




NATIONAL BOARD STATISTICS – University of Arkansas


National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE
accredited programs are available at www.abfse.org and on the UAHT Funeral Service Program website.




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, Program Learning Outcomes:

● Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing
relationships with the families and communities they serve.
● Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice.
● Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral service in order to
ensure compliance.
● Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of
human remains.
● Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary
for the preparation and handling of human remains.
● Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations,
services, and ceremonies.
● Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other
accepted forms of final disposition of human remains.
● Describe methods to address the grief-related needs of the bereaved.
● Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment.
● Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed
for funeral service practice.


UAHT Funeral Service program assesses the achievement of the Learning Outcomes both in
courses and in measurements such as licensing exam pass rates and graduation and
employment rates.

An online application, a copy of the program requirements, a copy of the funeral service
program curriculum, state licensing requirements and estimated costs are included in this
handbook. Online Application to the Funeral Service Program

Any questions or for additional information, please feel free to contact any of the
following:
● Brad Sheppard, Funeral Service Program Director 870-722-8523;

● Karen Davis, Dean Science and Health Professions, Funeral Service Faculty 870-722-
8206;

Students interested in taking classes at National Park College in Hot Springs MUST
contact one of the individuals listed above and Janice Ivers at National Park College





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