The Certificate in Financial Services requires a total of 12 hours and is open to students of any major. There are 4 required courses that provide students with the education necessary to prepare for a career in financial services. These courses are designed for students to receive basic financial literacy and retirement planning training. The courses will prepare students to sit for FINRA SIE and Series 63 exams and for the Texas General Lines - Life, Accident, and Health Insurance exam. These securities and insurance licenses are often requirements for obtaining entry-level jobs for major financial services employers in the industry.