Family Financial Planning, Minor

Students who complete a minor in Family Financial Planning acquire knowledge and understanding of issues impacting individuals and families as they relate to financial literacy.  A minor in FFP will prepare students for careers in the financial planning profession.  The courses in the curriculum are rigorous and meet the Certified Financial Planner® Board of Standards education requirements.  The minor provides the coursework to be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner® Comprehensive Exam.  Students may earn a certificate in Family Financial Planning upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree after completing the courses in the minor.

A minor in Family Financial Planning requires 18 semester hours of credit

A minor in this content area requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours not included in the baccalaureate degree plan of study at the 200-level or above.

Requirements

1. An average GPA of 2.0 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the minor.
2. At least one-half (1/2) of the minor credits must be taken at North Carolina A&T State University.
3. A student must complete at least 24 hours of academic credits before declaring a minor and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  Students who are working on a bachelor's degree have the option to enroll in a program leading to a minor (or minors) provided: (1) the minor field is different from the major field; (2) the student meets the requirements for acceptance into the minor program; and (3) the appropriate application for admission or the “Change of Major/Minor” form is approved and filed at the Office of the Registrar.
4. Students must maintain a 2.00 or “C” in courses used toward the minor.
5. To obtain the certificate, student may complete FCS 408: Financial planning capstone (3) course. 

Students must maintain a 2.00 or “C” in courses used toward the minor.

1. FCS - 316 - Financial Planning for Families (formerly FCS 577) (3)

2. FCS - 317 - Insurance Planning for Families (formerly FCS 578) (3)

3. FCS - 318 - Income Tax Planning for Families (formerly FCS 579) (3)

4. FCS - 319 - Investment Planning for Families (formerly FCS 580) (3)

5. FCS - 406 - Retirement Planning for Families (formerly FCS 581) (3)

6. FCS - 407 - Estate Planning for Families (formerly FCS 582) (3)