Guest speakers and projects are an important component to the course. The course of study includes examining the paycheck and understanding the exemptions and deductions. Students open and maintain a checking account, apply for a loan and learn about various savings plans. The availability of credit and its impact on the consumer will be explored. Consumer buying skills are developed in learning how to purchase or lease vehicles and rent living space.
Advertising is examined through the eyes of the consumer.
An awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities are investigated. Resource persons, projects and simulations are all included to help students become informed consumers capable of making responsible decisions. Students will examine family types, birth order, personality development, stress management, dating and marriage issues. Crisis topics of interest to the students are examined. The class introduces many guest speakers from our community, projects and discussion.