Finance Certificate: Personal Financial Education
The purpose of the Certificate in Financial Education program is to prepare middle and high school teachers to teach financial literacy. Students who receive a Certificate in Personal Financial Education from NJCU will acquire the personal financial knowledge and the pedagogy and be prepared to teach personal finance/financial literacy at the middle/high school level.
Code | Title | Credits |
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FINC 671 | Foundations of Professional Financial Planning | 3 |
FINC 5X1 | Economics for Educators | 3 |
EDUC 6X2 | Teaching Financial Literacy | 3 |
EDUC 6X3 | Financial Literacy Teaching Practicum | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Personal Financial Education Certificate, students will be able to:
- Identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
- Evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
- Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
- Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
- Work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues effect the organization and its stakeholders.
- Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
- Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.