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    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    • Self-Study Program
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    Self-Study Program

    Best suited for students and professionals with the ability to study on their own. 

    Format:

    • Asynchronous so you can access course materials when time permits
    • Text-based learning

    What's Included:

    • Student success coach for personalized support
    • Instructor access via e-mail
    • Study materials including e-textbooks

    Start Date: Open enrollment

    Duration: Students complete the program in an average of 12 months

    Expected Study Time: 10-20 hours of dedicated study time per week

    Tuition: $5,595

    Format: 

    • Live virtual instruction 

    What’s Included:

    • On-demand access to instruction (You won’t miss a class!)
    • Student success coach for personalized support
    • Instructor access by email
    • Study materials including e-textbooks

    Start Dates: January, March, July, September, and November 

    Length: 10-months of 5 weekly hours of class time and recommended 10-15 hours of self-study time/week

    Tuition: $7,395.00 

    Format: 

    Instructor-Led Online offers the same comprehensive curriculum as our traditional program but in a condensed format. This intensive program allows professionals to fulfill their education requirements for the CFP® certification in significantly less time.

    What’s Included: 

    Personalized support, e-books, live exam prep, mock exams, supplemental materials, and more. 

    Start Dates: February, June, and October

    Duration:

    • 6 months
    • Each course is 3.5 weeks long and culminates in a 3-day immersive live session
    • 18-25 hours of self-study time per week

    Tuition: $7,395.00

    For students with specific professional credentials or advanced degrees. 

    Visit the capstone only page for more details.

    1.  Financial Planning Fundamentals
    2. Insurance
    3. Investments 
    4. Tax
    5. Retirement
    6. Estate planning
    7. Capstone

    With predicated job growth of 17% from 2023 to 2033, the field of personal financial advisors is expected to grow faster than the average of occupations. You can view the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Guide to Careers in Financial Planning.

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    3001 McCarty Hall D, P.O. Box 110310, Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
    (352) 392-1778

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