Module 1 Overview
Module Highlights
Welcome to HDFS 183: Personal Finance in Early Adulthood. In this module, you will get acquainted with the course syllabus, the course requirements and expectations, and Canvas resources.
Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the course requirements and what is expected to pass the course
- Understand the organization and scheduling of the course content
- Access resources to help navigate Canvas
Activities
- Read the course syllabus and course schedule to understand the course expectations and requirements
- Download the Your Spending, Your Savings, Your Future PDF Links to an external site. for use throughout the course
- Obtain The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to be Complicated by Olen and Pollack (available digitally via Immediate Access, RedShelf Course Materials, linked on Canvas Navigation pane. The syllabus provides additional information).
- Share with your classmates: Tell us about yourself by posting an introduction in Discussion 1: Introduce Yourself.
- Complete Quiz 1: Introduction to the Course. This quiz tests your knowledge of the course requirements
- Complete Assessment 1: Reflection on Motivation, Financial Attitudes, and Financial Capability (Survey) or Assessment 1: Reflection on Motivation, Financial Attitudes, and Financial Capability (Essay). 5 points will be assigned for completing either one of the assessments.
This course is about your financial health. Throughout the semester you will be requested to share personal information about your financial behavior and/or situation. If at any time you are uncomfortable sharing, please connect with us and we can work together to find an alternative.