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P ET E R S B U R G C O L L E G E  \nFuneral Services ASSOCIATE in SCIENCE  \nADMISSIONS GUIDE  \nABOUT THE PROGRAM  \nThe Funeral Services Program at St. Petersburg College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) [233-3747. Web:](233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org)[ ](233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org)[www.abfse.org](233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org)  \n• With our Funeral Services A.S. Degree, you gain the technical expertise and communication skills to become a licensed funeral director or embalmer in the state of Florida.  \n• To become a licensed funeral director and/or embalmer in Florida, you must pass both the Arts and Sciences sections of the National Board Examination, complete a one-year internship under the direction of a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and pass the Florida Law and Rules Exam.  \n\n| Term | **Applications Accepted | Application Review | Student Notified By MySPC E-mail\u003Cbr>([xxxxxx\\#@live.spcollege.edu](xxxxxx#@live.spcollege.edu)) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Fall: August | March 1-May 15 | May 16-June 30 | July 1 |\n| Spring: January | July 1-September 15 | September 16-October 31 | November 1 |\n\nAdmission Requirements Checklist  \n(Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission)  \n□ IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all the following requirements are satisfied and posted accurately to their student record by the application deadline for admission consideration. For questions about these admissions requirements: Academic Advising  \n□ New students must complete the St. Petersburg College Admission Application and pay the non-refundable fee. Returning students must complete the online Readmission steps in MySPC if you have not enrolled in the previous six semesters. Admissions and Readmissions  \nA secondary Health Program Application is required for limited access Health Programs. See link below.  \n□ Submit official, unopened (sealed) high school or GED transcripts indicating completion of standard high school diploma or equivalency. See *Transcripts/Transfer Credit  \nIf you completed an AAS degree or higher at an institutionally accredited institution, SPC will not need your high school/GED transcript or Home School Affidavit.  \n□ Submit official, unopened (sealed) transcripts from all institutionally accredited college(s) and/or universities currently or previously attended (outside of St Petersburg College) . See *Transcripts/Transfer Credit  \n□ Students must demonstrate they are at college level in Writing and Reading, either through appropriate test scores or through appropriate course completion.  \n□ Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in all postsecondary coursework. Your Academic Standing may have an impact on your admission, enrollment, and financial aid eligibility. Seethe SPC Academic Standing Policy for details. Academic Standing Policy  \n□ Read and acknowledge the Funeral Services Technical Standards (Essential Functions) .  \n□ Complete all of the following Support and General Education Courses with a minimum 2.0 GPA:  \no  Support Courses: (May not be satisfied by an Associate in Arts or higher degree)  \no FSE 1000-Introduction to Funeral Services (First attempt only included in competitive GPA)  \no FSE 2061-Thanatology (First attempt only included in competitive GPA)  \no BSC 2085-Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Included in competitive GPA)  \no BSC 2085L-Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I (Included in competitive GPA)  \no ACG 2021-Financial Accounting (Included in competitive GPA)  \no BUL 2241-Business Law  \no HSC 1524-Introduction to Infectious Diseases  \n(Minimum 2.5 GPA is required in the following courses: FSE 1000, FSE 2061, BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L, and ACG 2021.) 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