Academic Residency Schedule for Funeral Home Management
Well-Designed
As a student enrolled in the online funeral home management program, you will take part in three academic residencies that will introduce you to classmates, College resources, faculty, and the technology used throughout the program. Each residency will last a few days, during which time you have the option of living in a campus residence hall, a local hotel, or another setting of your choice. For more information about the first residency and orientation, click here.
First Academic Residency and Orientation for students starting the program Fall 2010
The first residency takes place in the summer at the beginning of your studies. During this time, you'll meet your classmates and receive an orientation to the College, the academic program, and the related technology. You'll also be able to participate in a series of workshops focused on grief, loss, and bereavement that are held each year at Mount Ida's National Center for Death Education (NCDE) Summer Institute. Additionally, the library staff will offer a workshop on information literacy and how to access library services and materials online.
Click here for the full academic residency and orientation schedule.
Second Academic Residency for students who started the program Fall 2008
July 23 - 24, 2010
The second residency occurs in the summer as you enter your third year, following your tenth course. During this time, you will take a course on Clinical Skills in Grief Counseling, which involves all program faculty and an interdisciplinary seminar.
Third Academic Residency
Date and Full Schedule TBA
The third residency takes place as you complete the program. You will join other graduates on campus to present your capstone experience and participate in the commencement ceremony.