Date of Award
5-5-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Moore School of Business
Director of Thesis
Colin Jones
First Reader
Lauren Lipinoga
Abstract
Due to the changing financial marketplace and the increased burden of financial decisions upon consumers there is a need for increased financial literacy among consumers. This thesis discusses and assesses promoting financial literacy within public high school classrooms to help provide students with the financial knowledge to confidently make informed financial decisions during their transition towards independence and into their adult lives. A strong financial literacy initiative within public high schools will help close the financial literacy gap created by little to no concrete financial education or parental background knowledge. This thesis will compile readily available curriculums and materials on financial education to act as an aid in informing local school districts of how financial education can be effectively implemented and integrated into high school classrooms. The implementation of financial literacy education within public high schools must consist of setting standards, training teachers, and creating a curriculum.
First Page
1
Last Page
32
Recommended Citation
Olsen, Shelby, "The Implementation of Financial Literacy Education in Public High School Classrooms" (2017). Senior Theses. 172.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/172
Rights
© 2017, Shelby Olsen