COURSE CODE: 6121

Personal Finance

SCED Code: 19262

Virginia Extended Description: II

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 18 Weeks

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

CTSO: FBLA

Students learn how markets operate and how the U.S. economy is interconnected with the global economy. Additionally, students learn how to navigate financial decision making and to make informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. Students also learn the importance of investing in themselves to gain valuable knowledge and skills. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success.

Notes

As enacted by the General Assembly of 2011 and prescribed by the Board of Education, beginning with students who enter the ninth-grade class of 2011-2012 and beyond, students shall earn one (1) standard credit in Economics and Personal Finance in fulfillment of the graduation requirement for the Standard and Advanced Studies diplomas. The one-half (1/2) standard credit earned for the Personal Finance course (6121) coupled with one-half credit in economics from History and Social Studies may count as the one credit required for graduation provided all the Economics and Personal Finance Standards of Learning are included in the instruction of the two courses.

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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)

Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
Administrative Support	Administrative Assistant Computer Operator Customer Service Representative Executive Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Office Manager Order Processor Project Manager
Business Information Management	Budget Analyst Cost Analyst Financial Analyst Office Manager Project Manager
General Management	Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant Financial Manager Human Resources Manager Office Manager Project Manager
Human Resources Management	Compensation and Benefits Manager EEO Specialist Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources Manager Occupational Analyst Office Manager Project Manager

Pathway	Occupation
Accounting	Accountant Accounting Clerk Controller Cost Analyst Personal Financial Advisor Revenue Agent
Banking Services	Bill and Account Collector Branch Manager Compliance Officer Credit Analyst Debt Counselor Financial Manager Loan Officer
Business Finance	Accountant Controller Cost Analyst Economist Project Manager Revenue Agent
Insurance	Claims Adjuster Claims Examiner Compliance Officer Insurance Processing Clerk
Securities and Investments	Personal Financial Advisor Securities and Commodities Sales Agent Tax Preparer

Pathway	Occupation
Foreign Service	Diplomatic Courier Foreign Service Worker Interpreter/Translator
Governance	Legislative Aide Legislator Lobbyist
National Security	Combat Specialty Officer Military Enlisted Personnel Military Intelligence Specialist Military Officer Special Forces Personnel
Planning	Actuarial Analyst Economic Development Coordinator Economist Interviewer Urban and Regional Planner
Public Management and Administration	Court Clerk Eligibility Specialist Government Accountant/Auditor Mail Carrier Postal Service Clerk Postmaster/Mail Superintendent
Regulation	Aviation Inspector Compliance Officer Environmental Compliance Inspector Financial Analyst Financial Manager Private Detective, Investigator Transit Vehicle Inspector
Revenue and Taxation	Compliance Officer Financial Analyst Financial Manager Real Estate Appraiser Revenue Agent

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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)

Career Clusters

Business Management and Administration

Finance

Government and Public Administration

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