FAMILY FINANCIAL PLANNING

Family Systems

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 520, section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

WORLD WIDE WEB

Dates: January 7 - May 2, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 01, 2007

   Research and theory relative to family functioning throughout the life cycle will be studied, especially financial decision making during crisis and conflict. Emphasis will be given to factors that shape family values, attitudes, and behaviors from a multi-cultural perspective. New and emerging issues critical to family functioning will be addressed.

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Family Financial Planning Graduate Program

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning, Certificate in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: David Fournier

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Financial Counseling

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 535, section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 8 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 01, 2007

   Theory and research regarding the interactive process between the client and the practitioner, including communication techniques, motivation and esteem building, the counseling environment, ethics, and methods of data intake, verification, and analysis. Other topics include legal issues, compensation, uses of technology to identify resources, information management and current or emerging issues.

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Family Financial Planning Graduate Program

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning, Certificate in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: Margaret Fitzgerald, PhD

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Estate Planning for Families

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 540, section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 16-May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   Fundamentals of the estate planning process will be studied, including estate settlement, estate and gift taxes, property ownership and transfer, and powers of appointment. Tools and techniques used in implementing an effective estate plan, ethical considerations in providing estate planning services and new and emerging issues in the field will be explored. Case studies will provide experience in developing estate plans suitable for varied family forms. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or cfcsgrad@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization.

Prerequisites: Permission of department.

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Family Financial Planning, Certificate in Family Financial Planning

Instructor: Ann Perkins

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Housing and Real Estate in Family Financial Planning

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 541, section XG, section XH

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 14 - May 09, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   An overview of the roles of housing, and real estate in the family financial planning process from a theoretical perspective. Taxation, legal aspects, mortgages, and financial calculations related to home ownership and real estate investments are included. New and emerging issues in the context of housing and real estate are emphasized. Role of ethics in family financial planning with housing and real estate included. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or cfcsgrad@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization. Cross listed as Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) 541, section XW

Prerequisites: Permission of department; must be enrolled in FFP Graduate Program.

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with specialization in Family Financial Planning, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Patricia Swanson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Insurance Planning for Families

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 555, section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245 graduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   An in-depth study of risk management concepts, tools, and strategies for individuals and families, including life insurance; property and casualty insurance; liability insurance; accident, disability, health, and long-term care insurance; and government-subsidized programs. Current and emerging issues, as well as ethical considerations, relative to risk management will be discussed. Case studies will provide experience in selecting insurance products suitable for individuals and families.

Prerequisites: Permission of department; must be enrolled in FFP Graduate Program.

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with specialization in Family Financial Planning, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Dr. Sheran L. Cramer

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Professional Practices in Family Financial Planning

Course Number: Family Financial Planning (FFP) 570, section XG

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1245

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 17 - May 16, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 1, 2007

   Challenges of managing financial planning practices including, but not limited to: business valuation, personnel, marketing, client services, ethics and technological applications. Relying both on a theoretical as well as an applied approach, students will analyze case studies that provide relevant, practical exposure to practice management issues, with a strong emphasis on current research findings. This course is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA, http://www.gpidea.org/). Register through the ISU campus GPIDEA coordinator, (515) 294-0211, or cfcsgrad@iastate.edu. Priority is given to students in the Master of Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning Specialization.

Prerequisites: Permission of department.

Computer Requirements: Internet access and email capability

Note: May be applied toward Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with specialization in Family Financial Planning, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Instructor: Esther Maddux, PhD

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Southwest Iowa Regents Resource Center
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
ISD Campus, Careers Building
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu