Online Consumer Economics

This 6-week course focuses on specific consumer problems that students will encounter now and as an adult. This is a practical application course, relating to everyday living and is designed to help prepare individuals for making wise consumer decisions. Topic areas include the study of consumer protection, personal income taxes, banking and finance, budgeting, insurance, auto, housing, and wise use of credit. This course is structured to be self-directed. Students will be responsible for independently completing various online assignments and also attending 4 mandatory onsite test dates, which include the final exam. The Final Exam date (TBA) is non-negotiable. This course meets the graduation requirement for Consumer Economics.