Financial Counseling Specialist (FCSCC)

Location(s): Online

Award: Career Certificate

Pathway to Associate Degree: Business Administration (BSAAS)

Academic Focus Area: Business

AFCPE® counseling certifications are the most respected in the field of counseling and education. The Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) is the gold standard. The AFC® provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to assist clients in complex and financial decision making. An AFC® can address immediate money challenges, create a plan to achieve unique goals and dreams, and build a sustainable foundation for long term financial well-being. Source: AFCPE®

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required: 27.0

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Required Courses - 27.0 credits

FINA 1200 - Personal Finance 4.5 Credits
FINA 1300 - Introduction to Investments 4.5 Credits
FINA 2210 - Financial Planning Principles 4.5 Credits
FINA 2230 - Business Finance 4.5 Credits
FINA 2400 - Financial Counseling 4.5 Credits
FINA 2410 - Consumer Credit 4.5 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Identify ways to educate clients in sound financial principals
Recognize and assist clients in the process of overcoming financial indebtedness
Identify and modify client’s ineffective money management behaviors
Formulate successful strategies for achieving a client’s financial goals
Recognize and support clients as they work through financial challenges and opportunities
Formulate and develop new perspectives on the dynamics of money in relation to family, friends, and individuals’ self esteem

Source: AFCPE®