Financial Planning for Family and Farm Certificate

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Program Information

Program Description

The online Financial Planning Graduate Certificate enhances personal finance knowledge, gain eligibility to sit for the CFP Certification Examination, increase networking opportunities, and improve career options. Family financial planning is an emerging area with job opportunities in areas related to insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, tax and estate planning. Financial planners are increasingly in demand as Americans seek advisors to help manage their income, assets, and debts.

Requirements for Financial Planning for Family and Farm Certificate: 18

CA 704 - Estate Planning for Families
Credits: 3
CA 680 - Insurance Planning for Families
Credits: 3
CA 660 - Investing for Family’s Future
Credits: 3
CA 735 - Personal Income Taxation
Credits: 3
CA 725 - Family, Employment Benefits and Retirement Planning
Credits: 3
CA 704 - Estate Planning for Families
Credits: 3

Notes

Students without a background in financial planning should take

CA 640 - Fundamentals of Family Financial Planning

Additional Admission Requirements

Please refer to the following for additional information

Graduate School Admissions

Distance Education

Additional Information

Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.