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Course ID:FHCE 1110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumers In Our Society
Course
Description:
Analysis of the changing role of the consumer in society. Examination of a variety of consumer problems and issues, including the identification of the consumer interest, impact of advertising, use of credit, consumer rights and responsibilities, fraud, and legal protections available to consumers.
Athena Title:CONS IN OUR SOCIETY
Prerequisite:First- or second-year student standing
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 2010. 1 hour.
Course Title:Introduction to Consumer Journalism
Course
Description:
Designed for students at the beginning of their consumer journalism degree. Students will receive an overview of the consumer journalism major and curriculum options. They will learn about career opportunities in the field.
Athena Title:Intro to Consumer Journalism
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 2100E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Focusing on the family as a producing and consuming unit, this course covers issues consumers face in different life stages and decision-making processes and tools. Emphasis on interrelationships among decisions and links between economic and social issues. Provides a history of consumer economics, consumer protection, consumer protection agencies, and consumer policy.
Athena Title:Introduction to Consumer Econ
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 2100, FHCE 2100H
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 2100H. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Consumer Economics (Honors)
Course
Description:
Focusing on the family as a producing and consuming unit, this course studies issues consumers face in different life stages and decision-making processes and tools. Emphasis on interrelationships among decisions and links between economic and social issues. Discusses history of consumer economics, consumer protection, consumer protection agencies and consumer policy.
Athena Title:Introduction Consumer Econ Hon
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 2100, FHCE 2100E
Prerequisite:Permission of Honors
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 2100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Focusing on the family as a producing and consuming unit, this course covers issues consumers face in different life stages and decision-making processes and tools. Emphasis on interrelationships among decisions and links between economic and social issues. Provides a history of consumer economics, consumer protection, consumer protection agencies, and consumer policy.
Athena Title:Introduction to Consumer Econ
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 2100H, FHCE 2100E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3000. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Resource Management
Course
Description:
Personal and family management, including value orientation, decision making, and developing and using resources. Emphasis on application of concepts using a human eco-systems approach to situations encountered in day-to-day living.
Athena Title:Family Resource Management
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3005. 3 hours.
Course Title:International Family Resource Management
Course
Description:
Personal and family management along with decision making and developing and using resources in an international environment through site visits and first-hand experiences. Emphasis on application of cross-cultural concepts of a human eco-systems approach to day-to-day living for non-U.S. households.
Athena Title:Intl Family Resource Mgmt
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3010. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Designed for the senior major to permit independent study and research.
Athena Title:Directed Study in FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Decision Making
Course
Description:
An examination of people as imperfect decision makers from sociological and psychological perspectives and how their decisions depart from perfection or rationality in systematic and predictable ways. By understanding these limitations, we also can identify strategies to make better and more effective decisions.
Athena Title:Consumer Decision Making
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3100E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3100E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Decision Making
Course
Description:
An examination of people as imperfect decision makers from sociological and psychological perspectives and how their decisions depart from perfection or rationality in systematic and predictable ways. By understanding these limitations, we also can identify strategies to make better and more effective decisions.
Athena Title:Consumer Decision Making
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3100
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3110. 1 hour.
Course Title:Money Skills for Life
Course
Description:
Review of practical money skills that college students need as they enter the world of work. Covers basic budgeting, credit management, making decisions about employer-provided health care, and savings and investments, especially employer-provided options. Emphasis will be on preparing students to make decisions as they leave college and begin employment.
Athena Title:Money Skills for Life
Prerequisite:Fourth-year student standing
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Economics Theory
Course
Description:
Microeconomic theories and models of consumer and household decision making with emphasis on the development of the analytical reasoning and economic tools used by consumer economists to model various economic decisions and the market forces that influence these decisions.
Athena Title:Consumer Economics Theory
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3150E
Prerequisite:ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3150E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Economics Theory
Course
Description:
Microeconomic theories and models of consumer and household decision making with a emphasis on the development of the analytical reasoning and economic tools used by consumer conomists to model various economic decisions and the market forces that influence these decisions.
Athena Title:Consumer Economics Theory
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3150
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Personal Finance
Course
Description:
Cash flow management and consumption expenditures, credit and debt, simple applications of personal income taxes, risk management, property and health insurance, and employee benefits.
Athena Title:INTRO TO PERS FINAN
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3200E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3200E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Personal Finance
Course
Description:
Cash flow management and consumption expenditures, credit and debt, simple applications of personal income taxes, risk management, property and health insurance, and employee benefits.
Athena Title:INTRO TO PERS FINAN
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3200
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3250E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Survey of Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Overview of the financial planning process for individuals and families. Topics include external planning consideration, financial planning statements, cash flow management, time value of money, and planning with respect to education, insurance, investments, tax, retirement, and estate transfers. Through classroom lecture, examination, and assignments, the students will gain an understanding of how the financial planning process can benefit families and individuals.
Athena Title:Survey of Financial Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3250
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Survey of Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Overview of the financial planning process for individuals and families. Topics include external planning consideration, financial planning statements, cash flow management, time value of money, and planning with respect to education, insurance, investments, tax, retirement, and estate transfers. Through classroom lecture, examination, and assignments the students will gain an understanding of how the financial planning process can benefit families and individuals.
Athena Title:Survey of Financial Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3260. 3 hours.
Course Title:Computer Applications for Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Provides students with a functional understanding of how to use computer applications to analyze the financial situation, needs, and goals of families and individuals. Topics include constructing personal financial statements; cash flow analysis and projections; charts and tables; time value of money applications as related to education, retirement, life insurance and other areas of financial planning; pro-forma analysis; and amortization and accumulation tables.
Athena Title:Computer Apps for Finan Plan
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3300. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing in Contemporary Society
Course
Description:
Present-day family housing needs from the standpoint of health, safety, environment, finance, ownership, types of dwellings, and minimum standards. Basic terms and concepts to establish a foundation for other Housing and Consumer Economics housing classes.
Athena Title:Housing Contemporary Society
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3300E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3300E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing in Contemporary Society
Course
Description:
Present-day family housing needs from the standpoint of health, safety, environment, finance, ownership, types of dwellings, and minimum standards. Basic terms and concepts to establish a foundation for other Housing and Consumer Economics housing classes.
Athena Title:Housing Contemporary Society
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 3300
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3305. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing in International Contemporary Societies
Course
Description:
A comparison of international housing environments through site visits and first-hand experiences in an international setting. Basic terms and concepts about present-day family housing needs from the standpoint of health, safety, environment, finance, ownership, types of dwellings, and minimum standards.
Athena Title:Housing Intl Contemp Society
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 3350. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Residential Property Management
Course
Description:
Review of the principles of residential property management to provide students with a basic understanding of the apartment industry and property management as well as to introduce students to careers within the multifamily (apartment) industry.
Athena Title:INTRO RES PROP MGMT
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4000S/6000S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Strategy
Course
Description:
Through a series of case studies, students learn to leverage data analysis to drive strategic decisions via the telling of a compelling, evidence-based story.
Athena Title:Cons An Evidence Based Strateg
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4000 or FHCE 6000
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Student engagement in the service-learning component will be up to 25% of overall instruction time.
Pre or Corequisite:STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 2010 or STAT 2100H or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000E or MSIT 3000H or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4000/6000. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Strategy
Course
Description:
Through a series of case studies, students learn to leverage data analysis to drive strategic decisions via the telling of a compelling, evidence-based story.
Athena Title:Cons An Evidence Based Strateg
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4000S or FHCE 6000S
Pre or Corequisite:STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or STAT 2010 or STAT 2100H or MSIT 3000 or MSIT 3000E or MSIT 3000H or BUSN 3000 or BUSN 3000E or BUSN 3000H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4010/6010. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
Course
Description:
An introduction to social entrepreneurship, meaning the use of innovation to address obstacles to well-being that exist in communities and society. Students learn by engaging in social entrepreneurship practices as they introduce meaningful ideas to people and communities through a semester-long project.
Athena Title:Intro to Social Entrepreneur
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4011/6011. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Entrepreneurship: Strategic Storytelling
Course
Description:
This course focuses on shining the light on community and societal needs through compelling, evidence-based storytelling. Students learn to help others understand the problem and why it should be solved. It is also about creating a collective sense of importance and optimism around the problem and its solution.
Athena Title:Social Entrepren Strat Story
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4051/6051. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Entrepreneurship: Social Impact Communication
Course
Description:
In the context of improved well-being, students learn realistic innovation, agile solution design, and social impact communication and develop an innovative idea through a test-and-learn approach to bringing an idea to life while making a case to others for their ideas.
Athena Title:Social Entrepren Soc Imp Comm
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4100S/6100S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Well-Being
Course
Description:
Students learn to formulate and deliver a well-informed point of view on emerging issues related to the economic life of the American family with an emphasis on well-being and the drivers of well-being.
Athena Title:Consumer Well-Being
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4100 or FHCE 6100
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Student engagement in the service-learning component will be up to 25% of overall instruction time.
Prerequisite:(FHCE 2100 or FHCE 2100H or HACE 2100 or HACE 21000H) and (FHCE 3150 or FHCE 3150E or HACE 3150 or HACE 3150E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4100/6100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Well-Being
Course
Description:
Students learn to formulate and deliver a well-informed point of view on emerging issues related to the economic life of the American family, with an emphasis on well-being and the drivers of well-being.
Athena Title:Consumer Well-Being
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4100S or FHCE 6100S
Prerequisite:(FHCE 2100 or FHCE 2100H or HACE 2100 or HACE 21000H) and (FHCE 3150 or FHCE 3150E or HACE 3150 or HACE 3150E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4150/6150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Women in the Global Economy
Course
Description:
Women are important in the global marketplace as leaders, workers, consumers, entrepreneurs, managers, and investors. This course will investigate the global economic impact of women across different racial/ethnic and class/regional communities and the impact of the economy on generations of women.
Athena Title:Women in the Global Economy
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Wealth Management I
Course
Description:
Family wealth management techniques for goals-based financial planning; discussion of the seminal theories in portfolio management, measurement of individual risk tolerance, and regulatory procedures for portfolio recommendations; features of tax implications from sale and dispositions of investment assets; features of portfolio rebalancing techniques using computational tools and available software programs.
Athena Title:Wealth Management I
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4205. 3 hours.
Course Title:Wealth Management II
Course
Description:
Focuses on the expansion and application of knowledge acquired in Wealth Management I. Students develop an understanding of the knowledge, tasks, and regulatory environment required of an investment advisor, develop an understanding of the rules that regulate job functions of an advisor, and create portfolios using asset allocation models.
Athena Title:Wealth Management II
Prerequisite:FHCE 4200 or HACE 4200
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
Course
Description:
Evaluation of retirement plans and employee benefits in the context of prescriptive financial planning decisions. Discussion of a more advanced concept of time value of money, risk tolerance, life expectancy, social security, retirement plans, tax implications of retirement plans, and health insurance.
Athena Title:Retirement Plan Empl Benefits
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Estate Planning
Course
Description:
Principles and practices of family estate planning for the professional financial planner. Methods of property transfer at death, estate planning documents, family and charitable gifting strategies and gift taxation, incapacity planning, and calculation, deferral, and minimization of estate and gift taxes.
Athena Title:Estate Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4220E, FHCE 6220, FHCE 6220E
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4220E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Estate Planning
Course
Description:
Principles and practices of family estate planning for the professional financial planner. Methods of property transfer at death, estate planning documents, family and charitable gifting strategies and gift taxation, incapacity planning, and calculation, deferral, and minimization of estate and gift taxes.
Athena Title:Estate Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4220, FHCE 6220, FHCE 6220E
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4230. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Tax Planning
Course
Description:
Introduces students to current tax laws, regulations, principles, and practices that affect families and individuals. The perspective of this course is planning; namely, how families as producers and investors can manage their tax liability through proper financial planning.
Athena Title:Family Tax Planning
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Practice Management in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
The skills needed to create and sustain a profitable practice in financial planning. Topics pertain to issues facing professionals when they start their practices, such as state licensures, regulatory environment, marketing professional practices, business networks, developing client bases, and effective and ethical marketing techniques for practice in financial planning.
Athena Title:Practice Mgmt Financial Plan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6250, FHCE 6250E
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4270/6270. 3 hours.
Course Title:Behavioral Economics and Financial Planning for Families
Course
Description:
The financial planning decisions of families from the perspective of behavioral economics. Behavioral economic models are applied to examine how families manage or mismanage their finances. Students in this class will explore these issues through assigned readings, case studies, exams, and homework assignments.
Athena Title:Behav Econ Finan Plan for Fam
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4270E or FHCE 6270E
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4270E/6270E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Behavioral Economics and Financial Planning for Families
Course
Description:
The financial planning decisions of families from the perspective of behavioral economics. Behavioral economic models are applied to examine how families manage or mismanage their finances. Students in this class will explore these issues through assigned readings, case studies, exams, and homework assignments.
Athena Title:Behav Econ Finan Plan for Fam
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4270 or FHCE 6270
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4300/6300. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Housing Theories
Course
Description:
Sociological and economic theories of housing consumption and production in housing markets, including basic concepts of housing needs, quality, norms and satisfaction. Economic theories relating to characteristics of housing and capital markets, including primary and secondary mortgage markets and alternative financing.
Athena Title:ADV HSG THEORIES
Prerequisite:FHCE 3300 or HACE 3300
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4310/6310. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing Policy
Course
Description:
Housing policies at the federal, state, and local levels as they relate to current housing markets. Barriers and incentives for housing development activities created by regulations, finance, and taxation. The role of public/private initiatives in the provision of housing.
Athena Title:HOUSING POLICY
Prerequisite:FHCE 3300 or HACE 3300
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4320/6320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Legal Issues in Residential Property Management
Course
Description:
Review of the legal environment and parameters that affect the residential property management industry. Introduction to relevant topics in Landlord-Tenant Law, Fair Housing Law, The Americans with Disabilities Act, Employment Law, Collections Law, Environmental Law, Premises Liability, Zoning, Property Law, Agency Law, and Contract Law.
Athena Title:RES PROP MGMT LAW
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4330/6330. 3 hours.
Course Title:Leasing Strategies for Residential Property Management
Course
Description:
Review of the leasing strategies that contribute to the overall success and profitability of the residential property asset. Introduction to relevant topics such as strategic planning, budgeting, demographics, media mix, resident retention, and customer satisfaction.
Athena Title:LEASING STRATG RPM
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4340S/6340S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing and Community Development
Course
Description:
Explores the link between housing and community development. The quality of a community’s housing stock and the range of housing options offered have a significant impact on the quality of life experienced by its residents. Students will learn basic techniques of community and neighborhood analysis.
Athena Title:HOUS & COMMUNIT DEV
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4360/6360. 3 hours.
Course Title:Rural Housing and Economic Development
Course
Description:
Despite common perceptions, rural small towns in the U.S. do not have monolithic characteristics. They differ in terms of geographic, economic, and demographic characteristics and proximity to urban areas. This course will explore the characteristics of rural towns and the challenges and opportunities they face with economic development and housing.
Athena Title:Rural Housing and Econ Develop
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4360E or FHCE 6360E
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4360E/6360E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Rural Housing and Economic Development
Course
Description:
Despite common perceptions, rural small towns in the U.S. do not have monolithic characteristics. They differ in terms of geographic, economic, and demographic characteristics and proximity to urban areas. This course will explore the characteristics of rural towns and the challenges and opportunities they face with economic development and housing.
Athena Title:Rural Housing and Econ Develop
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4360 or FHCE 6360
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4400E/6400E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Demographics and Policy
Course
Description:
Basic concepts and measurement issues of family demography, including migration, income, marriage, and divorce; implications of family structural characteristics for public policies.
Athena Title:Family Demographics and Policy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4400 or FHCE 6400
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:FHCE 2100 or FHCE 2100H or FHCE 2100E or SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4400/6400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Demographics and Policy
Course
Description:
Basic concepts and measurement issues of family demography, including migration, income, marriage, and divorce; implications of family structural characteristics for public policies.
Athena Title:Family Demographics and Policy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4400E or FHCE 6400E
Prerequisite:FHCE 2100 or HACE 2100 or SOCI 1101
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS(FHCE) 4500/6500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Aging and the Family
Course
Description:
Review of theory, research, and methodology on aging and the family. Emphasis rests with identifying current concepts and controversies, and diversity in the experiences of families and aging individuals.
Athena Title:Aging and the Family
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 3710 or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4810/6810. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing for an Aging Population
Course
Description:
Housing needs and conditions, housing alternatives, legislation, and current programs related to housing an aging population. Survey of current housing is compared to proposals for effectively meeting more of the housing needs of older people.
Athena Title:Housing an Aging Population
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4900/6900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Selected topics and problems in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Seminar in FHCE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4900E or FHCE 6900E
Nontraditional Format:Course should be variable to accommodate non-traditional format for seminar and departmental orientation classes.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4900E/6900E. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Selected topics and problems in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Seminar in FHCE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4900 or FHCE 6900
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research I
Nontraditional Format:This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research II
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research III
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project)
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Thesis
Nontraditional Format:This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R- 4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio, that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone product is written in close collaboration with the faculty member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the department. The student will apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply skills and techniques learned to complete the research project. The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge significant to their field of study. The student will have presented results in the form of a properly formatted, professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate professional capstone product and through the formal presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis project, the written thesis, and their presentation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5011/7011. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Entrepreneurship Capstone
Course
Description:
The culmination of the Social Entrepreneurship major. Students complete a project of their own design that demonstrates their ability to use the major to address a community and social need related to their chosen content area. This project forms the centerpiece of their portfolio.
Athena Title:Social Entrepren Capstone
Prerequisite:FHCE 4010/6010
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5050/7050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Innovation
Course
Description:
Through a series of case studies, students learn to leverage data analysis to support the discovery of meaningful customer targets for a program, service, or product and to guide the design of such initiatives through iterative testing.
Athena Title:Cons An Evidence Based Innov
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5100/7100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Policy
Course
Description:
Analysis of public policy in the United States, recognizing the broader social and economic impacts that selected policies at all levels of government inflict on consumers. Students will develop an understanding of how and why specific policies are implemented, as well as assess the strengths and weaknesses of different policy structures from a consumer well-being standpoint.
Athena Title:Consumer Policy
Prerequisite:FHCE 3150 or FHCE 3150E or HACE 3150 or HACE 3150E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5150/7150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Analytics: Evidence-Based Policy
Course
Description:
Empirical analysis of consumer problems and policies. Quantitative assessment of the severity of public problems. Econometric analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of public and private policy responses to consumer problems.
Athena Title:Cons An Evidence Based Policy
Undergraduate Prerequisite:FHCE 4000/6000 or FHCE 4000S/6000S or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5160/7160. 3 hours.
Course Title:Capstone in Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Students will work in project teams to develop an innovative research-based solution to selected current consumer policy issues.
Athena Title:Capstone in Consumer Economics
Prerequisite:FHCE 3100 or FHCE 3100E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Financial Counseling and Client Communication
Course
Description:
Indicators, causes, and impact of family financial problems on the family's well-being. Topics covered include credit difficulties, repossessions, liens, garnishments, and bankruptcy.
Athena Title:Financial Counsel Client Comm
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5205S/7205S. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Clinical Practicum in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Supervised experiences designed to prepare the student for involvement in the practice of financial planning, financial counseling, financial therapy, and/or financial education. Students provide direct assistance to members of the community seeking financial planning assistance, or serve as consult to ASPIRE Clinic staff, completing approximately twenty-five direct contact hours.
Athena Title:Clinical Pract Financial Plan
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 5200 or FHCE 7200 or FHCE 7200E) and permission of department
Graduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 5200 or FHCE 7200 or FHCE 7200E) and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5250E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Capstone in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Advanced financial topics and development of a comprehensive financial plan. Regulation, certification, and legal and ethical requirements for financial planners.
Athena Title:Capstone in Financial Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5250
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(FHCE 3260 or HACE 3260) and (FHCE 4200 or HACE 4200) and (FHCE 4210 or HACE 4210) and (FHCE 4220 or HACE 4220) and (FHCE 4230 or HACE 4230) and RMIN 4000 or RMIN 4000H or RMIN 4000E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Capstone in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Advanced financial topics and development of a comprehensive financial plan. Regulation, certification, and legal and ethical requirements for financial planners.
Athena Title:Capstone in Financial Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5250E
Prerequisite:(FHCE 3260 or HACE 3260) and (FHCE 4200 or HACE 4200) and (FHCE 4210 or HACE 4210) and (FHCE 4220 or HACE 4220) and (FHCE 4230 or HACE 4230) and RMIN 4000 or RMIN 4000H or RMIN 4000E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5270/7270. 3 hours.
Course Title:Data for Consumer Analytics
Course
Description:
Hands-on instruction in how to acquire, clean, and use a variety of data sources for the purpose of consumer analytics. Students develop knowledge of the types of data available and confidence in their ability to gather and use data across a variety of projects.
Athena Title:Data for Consumer Analytics
Prerequisite:STAT 2000 or STAT 2000E or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5305. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Housing Management and Policy Practicum
Course
Description:
Supervised experiences expose students to careers in housing management and policy. Students are directed to spend time in field assignments within three diverse housing types (e.g., a housing-related nonprofit group or government agency, a private residential property management company, and a company providing specialized housing, such as a student or senior).
Athena Title:Housing Mgmt Policy Practicum
Nontraditional Format:The Housing Management and Policy career practicum course will provide a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with hands-on industry employment experiences through strong partnerships. Students will apply knowledge and skills through supervised short-term experiences in various housing management and policy organizations. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the career pathways within the housing management and policy fields through the creation of a career portfolio.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5310/7310. 3 hours.
Course Title:Affordable Housing Development and Management
Course
Description:
Examination of residential property management in a variety of nonprofit, government, and government-assisted contexts. Special focus is given to management in various special housing communities including senior housing, supportive housing for the elderly and people with mental or physical disabilities, affordable housing, military housing, and student housing.
Athena Title:Affordable Housing Management
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5320/7320. 3 hours.
Course Title:Residential Property Management Technology and Simulation
Course
Description:
Examination of the technological products used in multifamily property management, including management, operations, and finance software designed for the multifamily industry. Exposure to the applications of such products in the context of an ongoing simulation experience for students in all aspects of property management.
Athena Title:Residential Property Mgmt Tech
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5320E or FHCE 7320E
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5320E/7320E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Residential Property Management Technology and Simulation
Course
Description:
Examination of the technological products used in multifamily property management, including management, operations, and finance software designed for the multifamily industry. Exposure to the applications of such products in the context of an ongoing simulation experience for students in all aspects of property management.
Athena Title:Residential Property Mgmt Tech
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5320 or FHCE 7320
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5340E/7340E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing Market Analysis
Course
Description:
An examination of residential housing and its relation to urban form and issues of social concern. Students will be exposed to a broad background on why housing matters, how its unique attributes give rise to policy and planning challenges, and should shape how practitioners respond to these challenges.
Athena Title:Housing Market Analysis
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5340 or FHCE 7340
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5340/7340. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing Market Analysis
Course
Description:
An examination of residential housing and its relation to urban form and issues of social concern. Students will be exposed to a broad background on why housing matters, how its unique attributes give rise to policy and planning challenges, and should shape how practitioners respond to these challenges.
Athena Title:Housing Market Analysis
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5340E or FHCE 7340E
Prerequisite:ECON 2106 or ECON 2106E or ECON 2106H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5350S/7350S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Housing Counseling
Course
Description:
Provides foundational information and experience for certification as a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counselor. Students will learn housing counseling techniques related to financial management, fair housing, affordability, tenancy, homeownership, and foreclosure avoidance. Students will apply course content through service learning hours in the community.
Athena Title:Housing Counseling
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Student engagement in the service-learning component will be up to 25% of overall instruction time.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5360S/7360S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Topics in Sustainable Housing
Course
Description:
Exploration of housing using the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Students will learn about green building and alternatives to normative housing in the United States. Housing equity and the development of healthy and sustainable housing for low-income communities will also be explored.
Athena Title:Topics in Sustainable Housing
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5400/7400. 3 hours.
Course Title:Demographics of Special Populations
Course
Description:
Demographic trends of special populations including elderly, persons with disabilities, African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and female heads of households.
Athena Title:DEMO OF SPEC POPULA
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5710/7710. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Study Away Experience in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Exploration of topics relating to financial planning, housing and/or consumer economics, via off-campus experiences. Combines in-depth study with first-hand experience gained on site(s).
Athena Title:Study Away in FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Lecture, tour, and other activities for the length of the program.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5900. 1 hour.
Course Title:Professionalism and Career Readiness
Course
Description:
Review of skills and knowledge needed to secure and succeed in an internship and/or employment. Topics include preparing a resume, marketing yourself, preparing for a career fair, job applications and cover letters, effective interviewing, evaluating your social media presence, including LinkedIn, the value of internships, networking, and workplace professional behavior.
Athena Title:Professional Career Readiness
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5900E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5900E. 1 hour.
Course Title:Professionalism and Career Readiness
Course
Description:
Review of skills and knowledge needed to secure and succeed in an internship and/or employment. Topics include preparing a resume, marketing yourself, preparing for a career fair, job applications and cover letters, effective interviewing, evaluating your social media presence, including LinkedIn, the value of internships, networking, and workplace professional behavior.
Athena Title:Professional Career Readiness
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5900
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5910/7910. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Internship
Course
Description:
Supervised work experience in financial planning, housing, consumer economics, or consumer journalism.
Athena Title:FHCE Internship
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite:FHCE 5900 or FHCE 5900E or FHCE 5305
Graduate Pre or Corequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5950/7950. 2-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Research Internship in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research in a topic area related to financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Research Internship in FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 4000/6000 or FHCE 4000S/6000S) and permission of department
Graduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 8000 or FHCE 4000/6000 or FHCE 4000S/6000S) and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 5960/7960. 2-4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Quantitative Internship in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in quantitative research on a topic area related to financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Quantitative Internship FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 4000/6000 or FHCE 4000S/6000S) and permission of department
Graduate Pre or Corequisite:(FHCE 4000/6000 or FHCE 4000S/6000S or FHCE 8000) and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Wealth Management I
Course
Description:
Advanced topics in family wealth management. Study of the securities market; investment risk and return; features of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other speculative investments and security valuation; performance measurement; and analysis.
Athena Title:Advanced Wealth Management I
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6200E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6200E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Wealth Management I
Course
Description:
Advanced topics in family wealth management. Study of the securities market, investment risk and return, features of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other speculative investments and security valuation, performance measurement, and analysis.
Athena Title:Advanced Wealth Management I
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6200
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6205E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Wealth Management II
Course
Description:
Focuses on the processes and issues facing financial planners when managing clients' assets. Evaluation, development, and analyses of client portfolios, construction of investment policy statements, management and selection of securities for client portfolios.
Athena Title:Advanced Wealth Management II
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6205
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:FHCE 6200E or FHCE 6200 or FHCE 4200
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6205. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Wealth Management II
Course
Description:
The processes and issues facing financial planners when managing clients' assets. Evaluation, development, and analyses of client portfolios, construction of investment policy statements, management and selection of securities for client portfolios.
Athena Title:Advanced Wealth Management II
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6205E
Prerequisite:FHCE 6200E or FHCE 6200 or FHCE 4200
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6210. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
Course
Description:
Design and plan the implementation of retirement plans and employee benefits from the perspective of both employer and employee. Understand basic pension and tax-advantaged plans as well as advanced retirement savings, deferred compensation, employee stock options (qualified and non-qualified), and governmental benefits, including social insurance.
Athena Title:Adv Retire Plan and Emp Bene
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6210E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6210E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
Course
Description:
Design and plan the implementation of retirement plans and employee benefits from the perspective of both employer and employee. Understand basic pension and tax-advantaged plans as well as advanced retirement savings, deferred compensation, employee stock options (qualified and non-qualified), governmental benefits including social insurance.
Athena Title:Adv Retire Plan Empl Benefits
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6210
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6220E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Estate Planning
Course
Description:
Review principles and practices of family estate planning. Explore advanced methods of property transfer via gifting and death, including multi-generational techniques. Look at advanced strategies for minimization of estate/trust income taxes. Understand advanced strategies appropriate to closely-held businesses. Examine implications of public policy related to estate planning.
Athena Title:Advanced Estate Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4220, FHCE 4220E, FHCE 6220
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6220. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Estate Planning
Course
Description:
Principles and practices of family estate planning; advanced methods of property transfer via gifting and death, including multi-generational techniques; advanced strategies for minimization of estate/trust income taxes; advanced strategies appropriate to closely-held businesses; and implications of public policy related to estate planning.
Athena Title:Advanced Estate Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4220, FHCE 4220E, FHCE 6220E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6230. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Family Tax Planning
Course
Description:
An introduction to current tax laws, regulations, and principles and to the structure of tax laws that affect individuals/families. Students will learn how current tax planning strategies/practices are affected by legislative, administrative, and judicial interpretations/changes to the tax code and how to manage tax liability through proper financial planning.
Athena Title:Advanced Family Tax Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6230E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6230E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Family Tax Planning
Course
Description:
Introduces students to current tax laws, regulations, and principles and to the structure of tax laws that affect individuals/families. Students will learn how current tax planning strategies/practices are affected by legislative, administrative, and judicial interpretations/changes to the tax code and how to manage tax liability through proper financial planning.
Athena Title:Advanced Family Tax Planning
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 6230
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6250E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Practice Management in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
The skills needed to create and sustain a profitable practice in financial planning. Topics pertain to issues facing professionals when they start their practices such as state licensures, regulatory environment, marketing professional practices, business networks, developing client bases, and effective and ethical marketing techniques for practice in financial planning.
Athena Title:Practice Mgmt Financial Plan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4250, FHCE 6250
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 6250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Practice Management in Financial Planning
Course
Description:
The skills needed to create and sustain a profitable practice in financial planning. Topics pertain to issues facing professionals when they start their practices, such as state licensures, regulatory environment, marketing professional practices, business networks, developing client bases, and effective and ethical marketing techniques for practice in financial planning.
Athena Title:Practice Mgmt Financial Plan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 4250, FHCE 6250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7000. 3-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:Master's Research
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Course Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7010E. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Directed study on master's research in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:DIR STDY IN FHCE
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7010. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Directed study on master's research in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:DIR STDY IN FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7020. 2 hours.
Course Title:Research Development I
Course
Description:
Students develop skills necessary to be successful graduate students, including identification of viable research questions. Students also learn about research areas and expertise of FHCE faculty, the requirements of the department and university, and how to locate and use the resources necessary to author a successful research proposal.
Athena Title:Research Development I
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7025. 2 hours.
Course Title:Research Development II
Course
Description:
Students develop preliminary thesis or dissertation research plans, share plans with other students and faculty for constructive feedback in a scholarly, constructive environment, and critique others' plans. Write draft thesis or dissertation proposals.
Athena Title:Research Development II
Nontraditional Format:Recommended for second year students.
Prerequisite:FHCE 7020 or HACE 7020 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7200E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Financial Counseling and Client Communication
Course
Description:
Best practices in assisting individuals and families facing financial challenges and increasing levels of capability; minimizing sub-optimal financial decisions; proactive debt/credit management and credit score planning; communication skills and development of planner-client working alliance; recent advances in behavioral economics/neuroeconomics and their importance in the financial planning and counseling process.
Athena Title:Adv Fina Counsel Clien Comm
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 7200
Nontraditional Format:This class will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or HACE 3200 or HACE 3200E or HACE 3250 or HACE 3250E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Financial Counseling and Client Communication
Course
Description:
Best practices in assisting individuals and families facing financial challenges and increasing levels of capability; minimizing sub-optimal financial decisions; proactive debt/credit management and credit score planning; communication skills and development of planner-client working alliance; recent advances in behavioral economics/neuroeconomics and their importance in the financial planning and counseling process.
Athena Title:Adv Fin Counsel and Clien Com
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 7200E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Capstone in Advanced Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Examination of advanced professional issues in financial planning, including ethical dilemmas, regulatory compliance, certification requirements, and normative financial planning practice standards. Students are expected to document mastery of financial planning topics using an advanced integrative perspective in the development of a comprehensive financial plan.
Athena Title:Capstone Adv Financial Plan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 7250E
Prerequisite:(FHCE 6200 or FHCE 6200E) and (FHCE 6210 or FHCE 6210E) and (FHCE 6220 or FHCE 6220E) and (FHCE 6230 or FHCE 6230E) and (FHCE 8200 or FHCE 8200E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7250E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Capstone in Advanced Financial Planning
Course
Description:
Examines advanced professional issues in financial planning, including ethical dilemmas, regulatory compliance, certification requirements, and normative financial planning practice standards. Students are expected to document mastery of financial planning topics using an advanced integrative perspective in the development of a comprehensive financial plan.
Athena Title:Capstone in Adv Financial Plan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 7250
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:[FHCE 6200 or FHCE 6200E] and [FHCE 6210 or FHCE 6210E] and [FHCE 6220 or FHCE 6220E] and [FHCE 6230 or FHCE 6230E] and [FHCE 8200 or FHCE 8200E]
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 7300. 3-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Thesis
Course
Description:
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:Master's Thesis
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and thesis preparation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8000. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics I
Course
Description:
Research design. Emphasis on common measurement and data analysis problems in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Research Methods in FHCE I
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8000E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8025. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Evaluation and Theory in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Designed to help students develop the background and skills necessary to evaluate research and practice from a grounded theoretical perspective. The course provides a review of contemporary theories used in financial planning and household decision making studies.
Athena Title:Res Eval and Theory FHCE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8025E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8025E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Evaluation and Theory in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Practice
Course
Description:
Designed to help students develop the background and skills necessary to evaluate research and practice from a grounded theoretical perspective. The course provides a review of contemporary theories used in financial planning and household decision making studies.
Athena Title:Res Eval and Theory FHCE
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8025
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics II
Course
Description:
Advanced research methods. Integration of research design, measurement, and data analysis. Preparing a research proposal on topics in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:Research Methods in FHCE II
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8050E
Prerequisite:(FHCE 8000 or FHCE 8000E or HACE 8000 or HACE 8000E) or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theory of Households, Consumer Economics, and Financial Behavior I
Course
Description:
A survey of contemporary theories of consumer and household decision making. Includes neoclassical economic analysis, theories of savings and consumption, financial behavior, theories of housing, and related material. Seminal theories are supplemented with notable examples from research-based and practitioner-oriented bodies of knowledge.
Athena Title:THR HH & CONS BEH I
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8100E
Prerequisite:Graduate student status or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theory of Households, Consumer Economics, and Financial Behavior II
Course
Description:
A formal introduction to contemporary economic theories of decision making. The goal is to understand the behavior of economic agents, consumers and firms, and their interaction in various market environments. Emphasis is placed on analytical rigor and applications that motivate the use of different mathematical techniques.
Athena Title:Households Cons Econ Fin Beh
Prerequisite:Graduate student status or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Financial Planning and Analysis
Course
Description:
Family financial decision making over the life cycle. Advanced techniques in present and future value analysis. Economics of saving and borrowing, insurance and risk management, and retirement and estate planning. Effects of public policy on household financial decisions, and the interrelationship between family finance and the labor market.
Athena Title:FIN PLAN ANALYSIS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8200E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8200E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Financial Planning and Analysis
Course
Description:
Family financial decision making over the life cycle. Advanced techniques in present and future value analysis. Economics of saving and borrowing, insurance and risk management, and retirement and estate planning. Effects of public policy on household financial decisions, and the interrelationship between family finance and the labor market.
Athena Title:Financial Plan and Analysis
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in FHCE 8200
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Survey of Financial Therapy
Course
Description:
Introductory course examines intersection of financial planning, counseling, mental health, and relationship therapy. Relevant research and applications on money psychology; establishing client rapport; client money behavior change; client resistance; couple and family dynamics; and integrating financial therapy tools into practice. Review of financial therapy professional certification, ethics, and competencies.
Athena Title:Survey of Financial Therapy
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or FHCE 8200 or FHCE 8200E or permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:FHCE 5200 or FHCE 7200 or FHCE 7200E or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8550. 3 hours.
Course Title:Money and Relationships
Course
Description:
An exploration of the connection between money and couple and family relationships. Focus on understanding factors impacting individual's, couple's, and family's money perceptions and management. Review of current literature and research. Students gain insight into their own relationship with money and will learn basic financial planning strategies.
Athena Title:Money and Relationships
Prerequisite:FHCE 3200 or FHCE 3200E or FHCE 3250 or FHCE 3250E or FHCE 8200 or FHCE 8200E or permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:FHCE 5200 or FHCE 7200 or FHCE 7200E or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8800. 3 hours.
Course Title:Social Psychology of Consumer Decision-Making
Course
Description:
Examination of literature from consumer sciences, psychology, marketing, and sociology related to consumer decision-making (CDM) and the social-psychological factors that influence those decisions. Students develop knowledge of the CDM literature through critical reading, discussions, and application to a consumer decision relevant to their research.
Athena Title:Social Psych Cons Dec Making
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8900. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Selected topics in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:SEMINAR IN FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 8901. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Research Seminar Series in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Research presentations on a variety of topics in financial planning, housing and consumer economics will be scheduled. Students will have the opportunity to present, discuss, provide, and receive feedback on their own research.
Athena Title:Research Seminar Series FHCE
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 9000. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:DOCTORAL RESEARCH
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:Doctoral Graduate Student Sem
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Pre or Corequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:FHCE 9010. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
Course
Description:
Directed study in financial planning, housing and consumer economics.
Athena Title:DIRECTED STUDY FHCE
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 9100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Consumer Policy Analysis
Course
Description:
Focuses on understanding and analyzing the rationales, mechanisms, and outcomes of policies that affect consumer well-being, including regulations that impact quality or price, information disclosure, and standards in a variety of fields, including financial services, housing, food and drugs, health, and other markets.
Athena Title:Consumer Policy Analysis
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:FHCE 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Course
Description:
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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