Consumer Affairs (AS Degree S0939)
Business Division
Degree S0939
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of Consumer Affairs. A variety of opportunities are available in credit counseling, financial counseling, consumer protection, financial coordinating, and patient financial counseling. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree can earn this A.S. Degree in their major prior to transfer to a CSU Consumer Affairs program. The coursework also fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the AFC® certification exam that leads to the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification offered by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 41 | Life Management | 3 |
| FCS 51 | Consumerism: The Movement, its Impact, and Issues | 3 |
| FCS 61 | Housing in Global Perspectives | 3 |
| FCS 70 | Financial Counseling | 3 |
| FCS 80 | Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| or BUSA 71 | Personal Financial Planning | |
| Variable Unit Course. Three units required. | 3 | |
| Work Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- create a financial goal setting plan with a client.
- counsel a client on strategies to manage their debts.
- educate a client on the basics of investing.
