The inter-institutional M.S. program in family financial planning draws on the expertise of graduate faculty and graduate courses from six universities . The program is taught entirely via the Internet and, upon completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner certification examination. These courses in family financial planning and counseling enable you to enhance your personal financial knowledge, complete a masters degree from any of the participating universities, develop competencies that may lead to professional certification by the CFP Board of Standards. Inc. They are granted by the CFP Board to those persons who have fulfilled a comprehensive educational requirement, passed the CFP Certification Examination, satisfied a work experience requirement, and agreed to abide by the CFP Board code of ethical conduct. This program consists of 42 semester credit hours.
Students typically complete the program in three years while employed full time.
Students who participate in full time study can shorten the time from matriculation to degree completion. Apply Early As long as there is interest, a new set of classes will start each fall. If you aren't admitted because the spaces are filled, you may renew your application for the following year. Students are encouraged to seek admission for the fall semester. You select the institution to be your degree conferring institution.