The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences 36 courses
The Department of Consumer Sciences prepares students for leadership roles in business, government, and non-profit settings. Students in this major have interests in personal finance, consumer behavior, marketing, public policy, consumer engagement, conflict resolution, and related fields that require the expertise of professionals who understand the role consumers play in today's markets. In addition to core courses that provide the foundation for understanding consumers in their economic, political, and home environments, the Consumer Sciences curriculum offers three concentrations. The Consumer Sciences major with no concentration provides a flexible curriculum and may be particularly appealing for double-majors or students preparing for professional degrees (e.g., graduate or law school).
| Listed Requirements | 46-47 credits |
Consumer Science Major Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSM 201 | Indiv Family Resourc Mgt | 3 |
| CSM 204 or CSM 205 | Intro Personl Finan Plan or Honors Intro to Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| CSM 303 | Consumer Decisions | 3 |
| CSM 401 | Consumer Protection | 3 |
| ST 260 or PY 211 | Statistical Data Analysis or Elem Statistical Methods | 3 |
| SOC 301 or BER 345 | Social Statistics or Educational Statistics | 3 |
| CJ 381 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total Consumer Science Major Courses | 15 credits | |
Consumer Sciences without a concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSM 225 | Confidence in Conflict: Skills for Consumers | 3 |
| CSM 333 | Financial Capability | 3 |
| CSM 381 | Consumer Marketing Management | 3 |
| CSM 405 | Public Policy | 3 |
| CSM 441 | Consumer Communications | 3 |
| Total Consumer Sciences without a concentration | 39 credits | |
Family Financial Planning and Counseling Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AC 210 or EC 111 | Intro To Accounting or Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| CSM 300 | Time Value of Money & Financial Calculations | 1 |
| CSM 400 | Personal Insurance Plan & Mgt | 3 |
| CSM 404 | Personal Investment Plan & Mgt | 3 |
| CSM 410 | Pers Retire Plan Employ Benefs | 3 |
| CSM 420 | Personal Estate Planning | 3 |
| CSM 435 | Psychology Of Money | 3 |
| CSM 454 | Personal Income Tax Mgt Planng | 3 |
| CSM 458 | Spreadsheets in Fin. Decisions | 3 |
| CSM 459 | Financial Counseling | 3 |
| CSM 460 | Financial Planning Case Study Capstone Course | 3 |
| Total Family Financial Planning and Counseling Concentration | 46-47 credits | |
Consumer Affairs Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSM 403 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| CSM 415 | Customer Service Management | 3 |
| CSM 441 | Consumer Communications | 3 |
| CSM 447 | Advanced Digital Tools | 3 |
| CSM 225 | Confidence in Conflict: Skills for Consumers | 3 |
| CSM 381 | Consumer Marketing Management | 3 |
| CSM 405 | Public Policy | 3 |
| CSM 435 | Psychology Of Money | 3 |
| CSM 451 | Consumer Demographics | 3 |
| CSM 455 | Research Methods and Analysis | 3 |
| CSM 459 | Financial Counseling | 3 |
| Total Consumer Affairs Concentration | 39 credits | |
Required Digital Consumer Engagement Concentration Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSM 101 or CS 102 | Introduction to Digital Tools or Computer Applications | 3 |
| CSM 225 | Confidence in Conflict: Skills for Consumers | 3 |
| CSM 375 | User Experience Design | 3 |
| CSM 381 | Consumer Marketing Management | 3 |
| CSM 440 | Max Social Media Mktg | 3 |
| CSM 441 | Consumer Communications | 3 |
| CSM 447 | Advanced Digital Tools | 3 |
| Total Required Digital Consumer Engagement Concentration Courses | 36 credits | |
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