Overview
The Financial Counselor Certificate provides knowledge and skills required to help individuals and families build a strong financial foundation, realize their goals, and achieve lasting financial well-being.
Successfully completing the certificate provides a pathway for students who wish to take the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) exam offered by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). Verification of financial counseling experience also is required to attain the AFC designation.
The Cincinnati State Finance associate’s degree program is a Registered Education Program of the AFCPE.
All courses in the certificate program also apply to the Finance associate’s degree program, and all certificate courses can be completed through online education.
The certificate program does not include cooperative education opportunities.
For more information about the AFC certification, contact the Program Chair or visit the AFCPE website at https://www.afcpe.org/certification.
Contacts
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Address a client's immediate money challenges
- Create a financial plan to help clients achieve their unique goals and dreams
- Build a sustainable foundation for the client's long-term financial well-being
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Accredited Financial Counselor
- Financial Counselor
- Financial Coach
- Financial Wellness Consultant
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 13 percent through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
$54,354 (average annual salary) Salaries can vary depending on education, certifications, experience, and other factors
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Advisor
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Financial Counselor Certificate (FCC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 100 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSV 115 | Counseling and Interviewing Techniques | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 | 0 | 6 | |