“At Mercy University, we are committed to providing high-quality education and developing innovative pathways that respond to needs of the labor market and prepare graduates for successful careers,” said Brian Amkraut, vice president of Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact at Mercy University. “We are proud to work with the Pierce Colleges of Funeral Service to offer an unprecedented pathway that will equip funeral service professionals with the skills they need to excel in business management and support overall growth of the industry. This is the first of several articulation agreements we have been working on with accredited mortuary and funeral service colleges.”

“The Pierce Colleges of Funeral Service is focused on providing the best education possible for students and service to the funeral profession and is excited to be a part of this long overdue universal acceptance of the Mortuary Science associate’s degree program by a regionally accredited university, generating a whole new unique path to higher education, certifications, and credentialing,” said Joseph Finocchiaro, president and CEO of the Pierce Colleges of Funeral Service.

The Funeral Home Management pathway, which is part of Mercy University’s B.S. in      Organizational Management program in the School of Business, combines funeral service expertise with business management skills to empower funeral service professionals to reach new heights. Mercy faculty members are leaders in their field and bring years of practical hands-on experience to the classroom, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and industry-relevant education.

One of the many advantages of Mercy’s bachelor’s program is that it is entirely online, offering flexibility to students who can access their courses at their convenience. With asynchronous courses, there are no fixed class meeting times, enabling students to balance their studies with other commitments.

Mercy University partnered with Vector Dimensions LLC (Vector D) of Rexford, New York      to offer this unique pathway to the funeral profession.

Students can transfer up to 62 credits earned at an accredited funeral service mortuary college, allowing them to build upon their previous education and thereby progress seamlessly towards their bachelor’s degree. Additionally, as part of this articulation agreement, students can simultaneously work towards completing their associate’s degree while embarking on their bachelor’s degree, maximizing their time and efforts.