Section 13.23. College requirements

To qualify as a student trainee, an applicant shall have completed at least 2 full years of college level credit in an institution of higher education which has the legally authorized approval of its own state department of education. For purposes of this section, a minimum of 60 semester hours will constitute the equivalent of 2 years of college credit. The earned credits shall be in areas of general education which are applicable to a liberal arts program. The applicant shall submit a transcript for evaluation by the Director of Credentials Evaluation of the Department of Education prior to being registered as a student trainee at an approved mortuary school with a 1-year course in mortuary science approved by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

The provisions of this § 13.23 adopted September 12, 1966; amended October 19, 1973, effective October 20, 1973, 3 Pa.B. 2392; amended November 11, 1977, effective November 12, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 3306; amended December 6, 1991, effective December 7, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 5645. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (154102).

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Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 13.22 (relating to matriculation at approved school); 49 Pa. Code § 13.24 (relating to coordinated course of study); and 49 Pa. Code § 13.31 (relating to qualifications).