S.C. Code Regs. § § 57-05
Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 57-05 - General Licensing Provisions for Funeral DirectorsAn applicant for initial licensure as a funeral director must:
(A) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and(B) submit an application on forms approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and(C) submit evidence of a high school diploma, or its equivalent and successful completion of a one-year course in an accredited mortuary college, successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours at a regionally accredited college or university, including a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours divided among at least four (4) of the following areas: (1) Psychological Sciences: This area may include courses in General Psychology, Guidance/Counseling, General Sociology, and other Psychology courses; and(2) Business: This area may include courses in Accounting, Business Law, Math/Logic, Business Management, Typing, and Computer Science; and(3) English: This area may include English, English Literature, and English Composition; and(4) Natural/Biological/Physical Sciences: This area may include courses in Chemistry, Biology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Physiology; and(5) Religion: This area may include courses in Religion, Bible, and Bible History; and(D) submit evidence of successful completion of a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time service as an apprentice under the direct supervision of a licensed funeral director approved by the Board; and(E) submit evidence of a passing score of at least seventy-five (75) on an examination approved by the Board; and(F) has not been convicted of a violent crime or found guilty of a felony or crime of moral turpitude.Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.