FFC Course Descriptions
FFC 251: Personal and Family Finance (3 credit hours)
Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the lifespan related to planning, credit, savings, investment, insurance, taxes, housing costs, transportation costs, retirement and estate planning.
FFC 350: Consumer Economics and Issues (3 credit hours)
An in-depth study of consumer issues, rights, and responsibilities. An examination of how individual and societal decisions affect quality of life, including consumer safety, and the interactions of consumption, health, law, government regulations and the economy. Consumer education and financial literacy will also be emphasized.
FFC 351: Advanced Personal and Family Finance I (3 credit hours)
Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the life span. A study of individual and family finances as related to financial planning, money management practices, checking and savings, credit management, loans and borrowing, income taxes, housing costs, and transportation costs.
FFC 352: Advanced Personal and Family Finance II (3 credit hours)
Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the life span. A study of individual and family finances as related to financial planning; property and liability risk; health care management and expenses; insurance planning; investment fundamentals; stocks, bonds, and mutual fund investments; real estate and high risk investments; and retirement and estate planning.
FFC 360: Introduction to Family Intervention (3 credit hours)
Survey course to introduce students to the various skills, strategies and professional ethical standards used by family scientists in helping relationships. The emphasis will be on learning the skills required to provide support for families and individuals. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
FFC 390: Introduction to Research Methods (3 credit hours)
An introduction to research design, methodology, instrumentation, and data analysis with emphasis on a student's ability to understand and critique research in the content areas of consumer economics, personal finance, human development, and family relations. This course provides partial credit for the written component of GCCR in conjunction with FAM 360 and CEF 403 or FAM 357.
FFC 402: Theories and Applications in Consumer Economics (3 credit hours)
Study of concepts, theories, and applications of consumer economics. Examination of race, gender, age, and other variables in social and economic disparities as related to personal finance and financial counseling. This course provides partial credit for the written component of GCCR for the Consumer Economics and Personal Finance major/program in conjunction with FAM 360 and CEF 390.
FFC 403: Family Financial Counseling (3 credit hours)
An examination of family economics and resource management issues and their impact on the well-being of families across the major transitions of the family life-cycle. The complex process of financial decision- making and the role of the financial counselor are addressed. Best practices in assisting individuals and families facing financial challenges and increasing their level of financial capability, while decreasing their financial stress through personal financial counseling processes will be addressed.
FFC 475: Special Topics in Consumer Economics and Personal Finance (3 credit hours)
Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of consumer economics and/or personal finance taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
FFC 495: Independent Work in Consumer Economics and Personal Finance (3 credit hours)
Intensive independent scholarship or training in consumer economics and/or financial counseling. This is a variable credit course (1 to 3 credits). CEF 495 may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
FFC 496: Accredited Financial Counselor Review Course (3 credit hours)
Preparation for the Accredited Financial Counselor certification exam provided by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). A review of financial counseling processes, family economics, and resource management issues in preparation for the Accredited Financial Counselor examination.
FFC 498: Internship in Consumer Economics and Personal Finance (3 credit hours)
A supervised working internship and course for juniors and seniors in the CEF program. The internship will take place in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Emphasis is on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies for providing consumer economics and financial services at the individual, family, and/or community level. The course includes lecture and internship hours (a total of 150 hours).
FCC 499: Advanced Internship in Consumer Economics and Personal Finance (3 credit hours)
A supervised working internship and course for juniors and seniors in the CEF program. The internship will take place in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Building on the concepts and professional development learned in CEF 498, emphasis is on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies for providing consumer economics and financial services at the individual, family, and/or community level. The course includes virtual discussion and internship hours (a total of 150 hours). The course will meet synchronously and live via web video through multiple sections (to accommodate students in different time zones). The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in separate terms.