Consumer Education provides a practical background for participation in today's economy. Topics studied include: consumer protection, purchasing goods and services, budgeting, credit, housing, banking services, social security and taxes. The objective is to give the student an understanding and knowledge of what is needed to make rational decisions as a consumer today and in the future. By choosing to take this course online, students will be responsible for checking the assignment calendar, completing all work independently and submitting it electronically prior to the due date. Communication will primarily be done electronically. This course will meet the consumer education requirement for graduation.