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DANTES 2010

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service View Courses View Degrees	Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Programs American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service
	Institution: American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service 619 West 54th St. 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019	Contact: Regina T. Smith, Academic Dean and Chief Academic Officer Anna Marie Lanza, Academic Advisor Email: rtsmith@funeraleducation.org amlanza@funeraleducation.org
	Toll Free: (866) 932-2264	Phone: (212) 757-1190
	Web Site: http://www.funeraleducation.org	Fax: (212) 765-5923

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Admissions Policy

An applicant must be a high school graduate or hold a state approved equivalent diploma. In addition, an applicant must comply with any specific legal or educational requirement prescribed by his/her intended state of practice.

Level of Course Offerings

Associate degree

Tuition Fees for Degree Programs (per semester/quarter hour)

$275 per credit hour (Semester Hour)

Special Mailing and Postage Fees

None

Transcript Fee

Registration Fee

$10

Payment Plan(s)

None

Refund Policy

For the online program:
12 week course
Before the 1st day of the term--100%
1-7 From lst day of term to 7th day--75%
8-14 From 8th day of term to 14th--50%
15-21 From 15th day of term to 21st--25%
8 week course
Before the 1st day of the term--100%
1-7 From 1st day of term to 7th--75%
8-14 From 8th day of term to 14th--50%
15-21 From 15th day of term to 21st--25%
6 week course
Before the 1st day of the term--100%
1-7 From 1st day of term to 7th--75%
8-14 From 8th day of term to 14th--50%

Lesson Submissions

Requirements for lesson submission are listed in the course syllabus for each course. Most lessons are submitted electronically but a few courses may require some course materials to be mailed.

Course Completions Time and Extensions

Courses are expected to be completed within the following time periods:
1 credit course--7 weeks
2 credit course--9 weeks
3 credit course--13 weeks

Grading Policy

The following grading system is used:
A-Excellent (90-100)
B-Very Good (80-89)
C-Satisfactory (76-79)
D-Passing (70-75)
F-Failure (below 70)
P-Pass
I-Incomplete

Transfer Policy

1. Transfer Policy
a. The applicant must submit a completed admissions application form and the required application fee.
b. The applicant must submit an official high school transcript or evidence of high school equivalency.
c. The applicant must submit an official transcript from each accredited college or university previously attended as well as course descriptions for each course which transfer credit is requested.
d. The applicant must complete through AAMI the final 35 credits required for the AAMI associate degree (a total of 69 credits).
e. Only those credits taken at AAMI are used in computing the student grade point average.
f. If the applicant has completed 60 college credits, an associate degree or bachelor's degree, the entire General Education core (12 credits) will be waived.

2. General Education
Transfer credit will be awarded for General Education courses taken at an accredited institution in which a student has earned a grade of C or better. Transfer credit in general education will only be applied to the following courses:
Communication Skills (GEN 101) 3 credits
Death and Human Development (SOC 102) 2 credits
Health Education (GEN 103) 2 credits
Introduction to Science (GEN 102) 2 credits
Principles of Mathematics (BUS 101) 3 credits

3. Credit by Examination
AAMI participates in the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board. Students in AAMI's associate degree program may earn up to 12 general education credits through CLEP. To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and civilian employees.

4. Courses may be transferred in the funeral service major only if they meet specific criteria. See the AAMI catalog or website (www.funeraleducation.org) for criteria for transferring courses in the major.

Approved for VA Eligibility

Yes

Accreditation

America Board of Funeral Service Education

Special Information

There is a two-week clinical component (named the CAPSTONE) for the Online program that requires the student to be in New York City for two weeks in order to complete the clinical embalming and restorative art labs and the Comprehensive Review requirements. The CAPSTONE is taken in the last semester and scheduled by AAMI. All other courses in the associate degree program may be taken ONLINE.

The final requirement before graduation (which is an accrediting association requirement) is that the student take the National Board Examination (NBE).

A student has 4-years from initial enrollment in his/her first course to complete the degree.