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Consumer Studies Minor

What is a Minor in Consumer Studies?

The consumer studies minor provides you with an overview of the role of consumers in the marketplace, consumer rights and responsibilities, and household financial and other resource management.

Curriculum

What You'll Study

The elective courses allow you to focus on consumer policy or household financial issues. Our advisors will also work with you to select the appropriate courses that prepare you to sit for the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) examination. You will have the opportunity to take courses including: 

  • Family Financial Management
  • Consumer Rights
  • Financial Counseling 
  • Consumer Protection
  • Housing: Energy and the Environment

18 hrs
Total Credit Hours


 

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