Online
Jan 12-May 14, 2010
Credit: 3 graduate
Cost: $1,290.00
Instructor(s): Kristine Bjelde

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Course Description: Theory and research regarding the interactive process between the clients and the practitioner, including communication techniques, motivation and esteem building, the counseling environment, ethics and methods of data intake, verification and analysis. Other topics include legal issues, compensation, uses of technology to identify resources, information management, and current or emerging issues.

Meeting Place and Times: This course is offered ONLINE.

Instructor(s): Kristine Bjelde.

Prerequisites: Students enrolled in the Family Financial Planning Program through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA) have first priority to enroll in the course. Students not enrolled in the program may register if room is available. To learn more about course requirements and availability contact Janine Hansen at jhansen@montana.edu or (406) 994-5240.

Cost: $1,290.00

Required Books/Materials:

• Financial Counseling: A Strategic Approach, C.J. Pulvino, J.L.Lee & C.A.Pulvino, 2nd Edition, 2002

  (This text is purchased directly from the first author, and will be available in the NDSU Bookstore --order at 701-231-7827 using credit card).

• The National Consumer Law Center Guide to Surviving Debt, D.Loonin & John Rao, (2008 Edition). National Consumer Law Center (Pub.)

Computer Requirements:

• Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet access

For More Information: To learn more about the Family Financial Planning Program visit our website www.montana.edu/montanagpidea or contact Ann Perkins at ann.perkins@montana.edu.

How to Register: Register Online

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