Accredited Financial Counselor, Certificate (1758)
Program Coordinator
Ronald A. Rhoades, ron.rhoades@wku.edu, (325) 228-1674
WKU’s Accredited Financial Counselor certificate program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements of the Accredited Financial Counselor® certification, awarded following passage of a separate test administered by the AFCPE. The program prepares individuals to: (1) educate clients in sound financial principles; (2) assist clients in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness; (3) help clients identify and modify ineffective money management behaviors; (4) guide clients in developing successful strategies for achieving their financial goals; (5) support clients as they work through their financial challenges and opportunities; and (6) help clients develop new perspectives on the dynamics of money in relation to family, friends and individual self-esteem. The AFC® certification also requires 1,000 hours of relevant financial counseling experience, three letters of reference, and adherence to a code of ethics.
Program Requirements (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FIN 161 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| FIN 350 | Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| CNS 432 | Helping Skills 1 | 3 |
| or FIN 422 | Personal Financial Planning Practice Management | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |