Overview

Graduates are prepared for careers as financial counselors, credit advisors, or personal finance educators, with expertise in budgeting, debt management, and financial planning to support diverse communities.Empower individuals and families to achieve financial well-being with our Family Financial Counseling bachelor's degree at University of Kentucky. This program provides a strong foundation in financial planning, counseling strategies, and personal finance management, equipping you with the skills to guide others toward financial stability. Through engaging coursework and practical experiences, you’ll learn how to address challenges like budgeting, debt management, and financial education. Learn the human side of finance. This program empowers you to address consumer and financial issues that impact family economic well-being. Through coursework, hands-on experience, and service learning, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of financial literacy, money management, consumer behavior, and counseling practices.Upon completing your coursework, you will be prepared to earn your Accredited Financial Counselor ® certification. This nationally recognized credential is organized by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, an organization offering valuable resources, networking and professional development opportunities for more than 30 years. Join a program that combines financial expertise with compassionate guidance to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Related Careers

The Family Financial Counseling degree will prepare you for meaningful careers across industry, government, non-profit, and academia, such as:• Consumer behavior specialist• Credit union services representative• Finance attorney• Finance educator• Financial counselor• Financial services representative• Human resources specialist• Insurance and loan specialist• Personal financial advisor• Private wealth manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology
Issues in Ag, Food and Environment
Personal and Family Finance
Elective

Principles of Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 299 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum: View transcript requirements on the Undergraduate Admission webpage.
Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission.
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13906 USD / year

≈ 13906 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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