BA 353 - Community Financial Literacy

2 credit(s)
Students enroll in this 2-credit course to serve as volunteers to help raise financial literacy among individuals in the community. Working through Pacific’s Center for Civic Engagement and in partnership with the non-profits Operation Hope and Financial Beginnings, student volunteers are trained and then provide personal financial education to western Washington County residents by visiting classrooms and community groups. Student volunteers teach the basics of personal finance to help individuals build a foundation from which to make informed financial decisions. Topics include the processes and decisions involved in personal banking, budgeting,, insurance, and savings. Also listed as PSJ 353. Pass/No Pass.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): BA 201 and BA 202 both with a minimum grade of C-.