Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Funeral Services
New Partnership with FTCC = More Opportunities for RCC Students!
Earn your general education credits from Robeson Community College for an opportunity to be admitted into the highly competitive dental assisting, dental hygiene, and funeral services programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College through a new partnership signed between the two colleges in July 2023.
The agreement acknowledges that FTCC will reserve six seats in each cohort of its Dental Assisting program and four seats in each cohort of the Dental Hygiene program for Robeson Community College students. Also, as part of the agreement, RCC will work cooperatively to inform students of the FTCC Funeral Services Education program and its admission requirements.
Earn your general education credits from Robeson Community College for an opportunity to be admitted into the Dental Assisting program at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Through a new partnership, 6 seats will be reserved for RCC students who meet the criteria for admission into the highly competitive dental programs.
Earn your general education credits from Robeson Community College for an opportunity to be admitted into the Dental Assisting program at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Through a new partnership, 4 seats will be reserved for RCC students who meet the criteria for admission into the highly competitive dental programs.
Overview
The Funeral Service Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to become proficient in basic funeral service skills. In addition to the general education courses offered in the curriculum, technical courses such as human anatomy, embalming theory and practice, embalming chemistry, restorative arts, funeral law, and funeral home operations are taught.
This program is offered at RCC through a partnership with Fayetteville Technical Community College. You will complete your first two semesters at Robeson Community College, then finish your degree through Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Career Options
Graduates of the curriculum, upon passing the state or national exam and completing an internship in a funeral home, will be qualified for employment as embalmers and/or funeral directors.
Entry-level salary
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupational wage estimate for a Funeral Service Education graduate is $58,430.00
Fall Semester
| Course Id | Course Prefix/No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| A25621 | ACA 122 | College Student Success | 1 |
| S25433 | ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| S11919 | SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| S12911 or S20278 | ACC 111 or ACC 120 | Financial Accounting or Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 /4 |
| S11427 | BUS 115 | Business Law | 3 |
| S24149 or S11798 | BUS 110 or SOC 213 | Introduction to Business or Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| 16 – 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course Id | Course Prefix/No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| S12301 | COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| S11937 | BUS 230 | Small Bus Management | 3 |
| S10777 | PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Natural Science/ Math Elective | 3/4 | ||
| Humanities | 3 | ||
| 15 – 16 |
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS REQUIRED 31 – 33
Dental Programs
McNeill, Stephanie
Lead Advisor
Building – Library
Email: smcneill@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3380
Funeral Services Education
Campbell, Cassidy
Dean of Public Services and Applied Technology
Building 18
Email: rcampbell@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3632
