(1) Any person applying to the board for permission to take the examination shall present to the board evidence in the form of:

(a) certified copy of the transcript of completion of 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

(b) certified copy of the final transcript from an accredited college of mortuary science accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service or its successor;

(c) properly completed application form furnished by the department; and

(d) certified copy of the certification form verifying successful completion of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board's examination.

(2) All applications for licensure by the board will be considered nonroutine in nature and will be reviewed and approved by the board prior to issuance of the license.