Minors and Certificates

The Personal Financial Planning program offers two undergraduate minors and a certificate, and three graduate level certificates. Each offering allows for our learners to expand their knowledge and expertise and increases their marketability in workforce.

Learn more about our undergraduate minors and certificates:

Graduate Certificates:

 

Personal Financial Planning Minor

Personal financial planning is a growing field and a necessary skill in today’s complex financial market. The personal financial planning minor provides students with an overview of the content needed to thrive in the financial planning profession. This minor includes three of the six required courses to sit for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® exam.

 

Financial Counseling Minor

Financial counseling helps families understand how to manage limited resources to build a strong financial foundation. The financial counseling minor provides students with an overview of the content needed to serve as a financial counselor. This minor meets the educational requirements for students who want to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® designation.

 

Kansas Insurance Certificate

The Kansas Insurance Certificate is offered by the Department of Personal Financial Planning. The certificate meets the requirements set forth by the Kansas Insurance Department to prepare for the Kansas Insurance License exam.

 

 

Graduate Certificates

To begin one of our programs, learners will need to go through the admissions process, and will want to have an understanding of the cost, fees, and payment options assosciated with our graduate certificates. Answers to general questions about our certificate programs can be found on our certificate FAQ page.

Personal Financial Planning Graduate Certificate

Fully online 14-month CFP Board Registered Program with credit eligible towards a master's degree, the personal financial planning graduate certificate will make you eligible for the CFP® Examination upon completion. Develop and build professional contacts while learning from top faculty and researchers in the field.

 

Advanced Financial Planning Graduate Certificate

Completely online 12 credit hour designed for existing CFP® professionals who want to increase their technical skills and knowledge beyond the core curriculum. It is one more way to boost onesself above others during the hiring process and stand out amongst other candidates.

 

Financial Therapy Graduate Certificate

Part of the first financial therapy program in the nation, this certificate is completely online and can be completed in one year. The curriculum integrates topics on psychology, relationships and money.