Funeral Service Student Handbook & Distance Learning Guidelines

Funeral Service Student Handbook & Distance Learning GuidelinesAdmissions 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 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.