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FINANCES & FAMILIES

CNSRSCI 273
Course Description

For the majority of Americans, money and family life is intertwined. Learn about the basics of relationship formation and dissolution, gender and family dynamics and the psychology of money with the goal of encouraging financial equality among members of families of all types.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.74

2.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.58% from Historical

A Rate
69.44%

26.46% from Historical

Class Size
36

-16.76% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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