Funeral Service - Associate Degree

This program provides you with the knowledge and practical experience needed for a career as a funeral director and embalmer. Students will earn an Associates Degree after two-years of hands-on learning through lectures, labs, seminars, field trips and internships. We look forward to helping you reach your career goals!

Program Code: 105281 New at NWTC
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Area of Study: Science and Math

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What are my courses?

Curriculum

The Funeral Service associate degree is a 2-year collaborative program between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 66-67 credits.

First Semester
Semester Total 11

Second Semester
Semester Total 16

Third Semester
Semester Total 4
Total Credits 31
  • Curriculum Note: Students will complete the first part of the program at NWTC and complete the program through MATC.
  • Specific course and/or admissions requirements do apply. Please contact your academic advisor to learn more!
  • Create a schedule to meet your needs. Some classes can be taken online or in a flexible format to fit your lifestyle.
  • Per Milwaukee Area Technical College admission requirements, a "B" or better is required for the following courses: General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-806-177, Business Law, 10-102-150, Accounting Principles, 10-101-106, Accounting 1, 10-101-110, Microbiology, 10-806-197.
  • Per Milwaukee Area Technical College admission requirements, a "C" or better is required for the following courses: English Composition 1, 10-801-136, Intro to Psychology, 10-809-198, College Chemistry 1, 10-806-135, Oral/Interpersonal Communication, 10-801-196, Intro to Sociology, 10-809-196.
  • Prior to program entry, the completion of General Chemistry (Catalog number 10-806-134) and/or two semesters of a high school, lab-based Chemistry with a grade of C or better AND completion of Algebra II is highly recommended.
  • For more information regarding this exciting opportunity, please visit the following website: https://www.matc.edu/course-catalog/community-human-services/funeral-service.html

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Online

Classes wherever you have an internet connection. 

  • An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
  • Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
Day
Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Evening
Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Weekend
A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
Full-time
12 or more credits per term.
Part-time
Fewer than 12 credits per term.