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Florida Community College 2003-04 Programs of Study
Associate in Science Degree
Financial Services (Financial Planning Associate) (2137)
  One of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. is financial planning. The Financial Planning Associate program will enable you to embark upon a profitable and rewarding career in financial services. This field is particularly strong in Jacksonville, where many large financial services companies are located. Banks, insurance companies, credit unions, brokerage firms, investment advisors and financial planners are looking for qualified and motivated degree students. You have three options upon graduation from our program: seek employment as a paraplanner or in another financial services capacity; pursue the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) certification education program; or continue on to a bachelor's degree in financial planning at the University of North Florida, which accepts our program credits. For more information call 904.632.5064.
  Expected Job Growth: Increasing
  Articulations:
Graduates may articulate into the Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Financial Services with junior level standing at the University of North Florida.
  General Courses
  ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
  ENC 1102 English Composition II (3)
    OR LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature (3)
  **Communications (3)
  **Humanities (6)
  MAC 1105 College Algebra (3)
  **Laboratory Science (4)
  ECO 2013 Principles of Economics (3)
  Credit Hours: 25
 
  Professional Courses:
  FIN 1122 Fundamentals of Financial Planning (3)
  RMI 1521 Principles of Insurance (3)
  CGS 2512 Spreadsheet Concepts and Practices (3)
  FIN 2123 Investment Planning, Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits (3)
  ACG 2021 Financial Accounting (4)
  FIN 1943 Internship (3)
  ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting (3)
  CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics (4)
  MAC 2233 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3)
  STA 2023 Elementary Statistics (3)
  ECO 2023 Principles of Economics II (3)
  FIN 2124 Retirment Planning and Employee Benefits (3)
  Credit Hours: 35
 
  Total Credit Hours: 60
  *Refer to General Education Requirements
  *Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
  **Communications - any Gordon Rule communications (2000 words); Humanities - any Gordon Rule humanities (7000 words); Lab Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics)
  NOTE: The associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate's degree and become employed. Students who desire to pursue a university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to university transfer requirements in the catalog, or talk with your advisor.
 
  Need More Information?
  Contact:
  Melissa Chandler, Urban Resource Center, machandl@fccj.edu 633-8114
 
 
 
  Total Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated tuition is $3,500 (for Florida residents, as of 7/03)

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