Course Syllabus

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Course Information

Course Details

  • Course Code: 514100CH
  • Subject: CTE
  • Required Prerequisites: None
  • Suggested Prerequisites: None
  • Class Times: There are no mandatory class meetings for this course. Instead, students are expected to work on their own to meet the deadlines posted in the course. Students should expect to spend 7-9 hours a week working on this course.

Course Material

  • Textbook Information: All course materials are included in the course and no outside textbook is required.
  • Online Course Materials: A list of links to websites and online textbooks used in this course can be found here: Personal Finance Course Links List. Students will need to be able to access all of these links to access all course materials.
  • Other Required Materials: None

Final Exam

  • Students in this course take a VirtualSC final exam.
  • Details on scheduling and taking final exams can be found on the Final Exam Page of the VirtualSC webpage.

Course Overview

  • Course Description: Using experiential activities, students will learn the basic principles of personal finance and how to manage their money in a global economy, which include budgeting, banking, insurance, mortgages, savings, investments, inheritance, retirement, tax, and estate planning. Students will also learn about consumer protection laws, internet safety, and cyber security, enabling them to safeguard financial information against technology-based attacks.
  • Standards Alignment: The curriculum used in this course is guided by the South Carolina Personal Finance Standards.
  • Scope and Sequence: The course consists of 8 units.
    • Unit 1: Managing Personal Finances
    • Unit 2: Budgeting
    • Unit 3: Financing Education and Training
    • Unit 4: Understanding Taxes
    • Unit 5: Using Banking Services
    • Unit 6: Managing Credit
    • Unit 7: Building Financial Security
    • Unit 8: Using Insurance

VirtualSC Policies and Guidelines

Grades

All VirtualSC courses use the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale:

  • A = 90-100
  • B = 80-89
  • C = 70-79
  • D = 60-69
  • F = 0-59

Communication and Code of Conduct

Technology

Additional VirtualSC Policies

Other VirtualSC policies and guidelines are located on VirtualSC Program Guidelines/Policies. 

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