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Master's Degree - Family Financial Planning
Credit hours to complete degree: 36
Last Updated: 5/16/2024 1:46 pm

Fundamentals 3 credit hours

For students new to financial planning or seeking AFC certification. Check with your advisor prior to enrolling.

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Fundamentals for Family Financial Planning3NDSUNDSUNDSU

Core Courses 21 credit hours

Capstone 3 credit hours

This required course should be taken after all core courses have been completed. 

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Financial Planning - Case Studies3SDStateSDStateMTSUSDStateSDStateMTSUSDStateSDStateMTSU

Electives 12 credit hours

Consult your academic advisor for more information. Practicum credits vary.

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Military Personal Finance3UNLUNL
Housing/Real Estate3MTSUMTSUMTSU
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Professional Practices in FFP3UNLUNLUNL
Seminar: Communication in Financial Planning3SDState
Seminar: Values and Impact Investing3UNL
Seminar: Psychology of Financial Planning3ISUISUISU
Seminar: Financial Abuse Across the Lifespan3SDStateSDState

Cross-Program Electives 3 - 6 credit hours

These electives, offered by expert faculty in the field of gerontology and aging studies, provide students with unique opportunities to expand their toolkit for supporting their aging clients while also networking with professionals who work with aging adults.

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Contemporary Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging3OSUOSUOSU
Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies3ISUISUISU