Program Overview

Introduction to the Family Financial Planning Program

The Master of Science in Family Financial Planning is a comprehensive program designed to prepare individuals for a career in creating and delivering financial strategies. This program is ideal for those passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and dreams.

Program Details

Department and College

The program is offered by the Department of Human Development and Family Science, which is part of the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Degree and Specialty Area

The degree offered is a Master of Science in Family Financial Planning, with a specialty area in Family Financial Planning Courses.

Format and Curriculum

This 30-hour master's program is offered 100% online, allowing students to complete it at their desired pace. The curriculum includes topics such as:

• Estate planning
• Retirement planning
• Insurance planning
• Investing
• Personal income tax
• Financial counseling for families
• Housing and real estate
• Military family financial issues

The program is a CFP Board-Registered program that satisfies the educational requirement to sit for the CFP Certification Examination. A Certificate in Family Financial Planning is also available, requiring 18 credit hours.

Admissions

Students may apply in fall, spring, or summer, with application materials recommended to be submitted at least three months prior to the preferred starting term. To apply, submit:

• Graduate College application
• Professional resume
• Professional goal statement describing professional goals and how completion of the program will support those goals
• Three professional letters of reference on letterhead
• One official transcript from each college or university attended A GRE test score is not required.

Cost

The estimated cost per credit hour is $622, with a total cost per 3-credit hour course being $1,866. The estimated total program cost is $18,660. Scholarships are available through the College of Education and Human Sciences.