Funeral Service Student Handbook
& Distance Learning Guidelines
2500 South Main
P. O. Box 140
Hope, AR 71802-0140
UAHT Campus Main Telephone Number:
... [Show More] 870-777-5722
The Funeral Service degree program at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is accredited by
the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108,
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org
The UAHT catalog and applications are available on-line at www.uaht.edu.
The UA Hope-Texarkana Funeral Service program follows ethical practice in all student matters
to include advertisement, recruitment, admissions, student and program requirements in the oncampus and distance learning programs.
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Admissions 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
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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.
NATIONAL BOARD STATISTICS – University of Arkansas
National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE
accredited programs are available at www.abfse.org and on the UAHT Funeral Service Program website. [Show Less]