Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling, B.S.

The Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling program provides students with the knowledge and skills to positively impact economic and financial decision making of individuals and families. The course work in consumer economics, personal finance, and financial counseling provides students with a broad skill-set to assist consumers in making sound financial decisions and ultimately improving overall family economic well-being and financial security.

Students will receive training that will allow for them to pursue careers in in local government agencies such as the housing authority; state agencies such as health and human services; and federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration. For students who choose to pursue the AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) certification option, careers are available as financial counselors in credit counseling agencies and non-profits. Additionally, program graduates will have a clear understanding of consumer issues and personal finance; this educational background will result in individuals capable of making healthy and informed family and personal financial decisions leading to responsible consumerism and financial independence for themselves and their families.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling, the student must have:

1. a minimum of 120 credit hours that meet the requirements of the UK Core, the College, and the curriculum of the major;
2. at least a 2.0 grade-point average;
3. a grade of C or higher in the following Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling courses required to graduate: CEF 350 , CEF 351 , CEF 352 , CEF 402 , and CEF 403 ; and
4. a minimum of 45 credit hours from upper division courses (300 level and above).