Mortuary Science Program
The MCC Mortuary Science Program Aims and Purposes
The program has as its central aim the recognition of the importance of funeral service personnel as:
- members of a human services profession,
- members of the community in which they serve,
- participants in the intimate relationship between bereaved families and those engaged in the funeral service profession,
- professionals sensitive to and knowledgeable of the responsibility for public health, safety, and welfare in caring for human remains.
The program has the following purposes:
- To enlarge the background and knowledge of students about the funeral service profession.
- To educate students in every phase of funeral service, and to help enable them to develop the proficiency and skills necessary to become functional members of the profession.
- To educate student concerning the responsibilities of the funeral service profession to the community.
- To emphasize high standards of ethical conduct.
- To provide a comprehensive curriculum at the post secondary level of instruction.
- To encourage research in the field of funeral service.
Accreditation:
- AMERICAN BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION
- Dr. Michael Smith, Executive Director
3432 Ashland Avenue, Suite U
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Office: 816-233-3747 - E-mail: exdir@abfse.org
Contact:
Department Fax:480 - 988-8520
Thomas Taggart
Mortuary Science Program Director
Phone: 480-988-8501
Email: tom.taggart@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Donna Backhaus
Mortuary Science Program Coordinator
Phone:480 - 988-8501
Email: donna.backhaus@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Faculty Resource Guidebook:
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Please contact Donna Backhaus for comments or corrections email phone: 480-988-8501
