This concentration prepares you for a wide range of careers directed toward consumer and family issues and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Consumer Affairs in Public Policy requires the student to take courses in political science related to government, law, and administration of public policy. Consumer Affairs in Public Relations requires the student to take courses in marketing, journalism and mass communication. This concentration prepares you for a career in consumer-related financing and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The Personal Finance concentration includes consumer science coursework in personal finance and family economics, as well as additional coursework in both business and economics.
Elective courses allow the student to focus on either financial planning or financial counseling.
The curriculum is accredited by the Association of Financial Planners.