Department of Funeral Service
Department Chair - Dr. John Fritch
Assistant Chair/Instructor - Timothy Dwyer
Administrative Assistant - Jackie Moffatt
Welcome to the Department of Funeral Service at the University of Central Oklahoma. UCO's funeral service program is one of the few programs in the nation that is accredited to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in funeral service.
The Funeral Service Education bachelor degree and certificate programs at University of Central Oklahoma are 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
UCO is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Board Examination scores, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available. To request a printed copy of this program's rates, contact the UCO Department of Funeral Service, Coyner Health Sciences Room 154, or by email or by telephone, 405-974-5001.
University of Central Oklahoma-Funeral Service
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
John B. Fritch, Program Chair
Phone: (405) 974-5001 Email: jfritch@uco.edu
FAX: (405) 974-3848 Web: www.uco.edu/funeral
Accredited Degree Offered: Bachelor of Science; Certificate (2 yr.)
Distance Education – YES
PROGRAM INFORMATION - University of Central Oklahoma
| Year | Total enrolled | # of New Students | # of Grads | Timely Grad* | Graduation Rate** | Did not finish*** | Overall % Employed | Employed in FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 251 | 103 | 21 | 18/21 | 99% | 24 | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 192 | 97 | 20 | 19/20 | 100% | 65 | 95% | 95% |
| 2020 | 180 | 68 | 22 | 21/22 | 96% | 46 | 100% | 100% |
**Graduation rate reflects cohort graduation rate (% of students from original cohort completing in the designated year).
***Left before completing the program; did not finish.
NATIONAL BOARD STATISTICS - University of Central Oklahoma
| Single Year | School Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Arts | 100% | 69% |
| 2021 Arts | 89% | 63% |
| 2020 Arts | 79% | 73% |
| Single Year | School Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sciences | 73% | 64% |
| 2021 Sciences | 85% | 57% |
| 2020 Sciences | 86% | 64% |