Consumer Economics & Family Financial Counseling

According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 54% of Americans struggle to minimize their debt. You can help change that.

• Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
• Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.

• Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
  • Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
  • Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
  • No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.

Learn the human side of finance.

This program empowers you to address consumer and financial issues that impact family economic well-being. Through coursework, hands-on experience, and service learning, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy, money management, consumer behavior, and counseling practices.

Upon completing your coursework, you will be prepared to earn your Accredited Financial Counselor ® certification. This nationally recognized credential is organized by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, an organization offering valuable resources, networking and professional development opportunities for more than 30 years.

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