Funeral Arts Advanced Technical Certificate leads to new career options

Individuals who have an associate degree or higher can become a funeral director in Florida by earning our Funeral Arts Advanced Technical Certificate, passing the Florida Board Exam for Funeral Directing, serving a one-year internship under the direction of a licensed funeral director and passing the Florida Rules and Regulations exam.

This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program will not have the academic credential for licensure in states where graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.

Licensure

  • Graduates are eligible to take the Florida State Board Exam for Funeral Directing.

Careers

If you have earned a degree from an accredited college, this online certificate can help you become a funeral director in Florida. You must also pass the Florida Board Exam for Funeral Directing.

This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Salary Data

Florida Average

United States Average

Projected employment for Florida

2023 Employment

1,090

2033

1,230

Percent Change

13

Projected Job Openings

150

Features of SPC's Funeral Arts Certificate

  • Offered completely online
  • These courses apply toward SPC's Funeral Services Associate in Science degree
  • Prerequisites: Applicants must have graduated with at least an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Funeral Arts Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility

FUNAT-ATC
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program.

This academic program is designed to meet specific state or professional needs. It is not accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students graduating from this program will not have the academic credential for licensure in states where graduation from an ABFSE accredited program is required.

Graduates are eligible to take the Florida State Board Exam for Funeral Directing.

These courses apply towards the Funeral Services Associate in Science degree.

Academic Pathways

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
VIEW THE RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Leadership Information

Kevin Davis
Program Director
727.341.3781
For Academic Advising and Program Admissions Information
please contact:
Healthadvising@spcollege.edu

Florida CIP Code

0312030166 - Funeral Services (ATC )

Federal CIP Code

12.0301 - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General.

PROGRAM ADMISSION GUIDES

Please review the program admission guide to ensure your eligibility prior to applying below.

Health Programs Application

Students accepted into the program will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Application Windows

Term
Applications Accepted
Application Review
Student Notified By MySPC e-mail
Fall: August
March 1 - May 15
May 16 - June 30
July 1
Spring: January
July 1 - Sept. 15
Sept. 16 - Oct. 31
Nov. 1
Summer: May
Nov. 1 - Jan. 15
Jan. 16 - Feb. 28
March 1