Call (508) 999-8400 to speak with someone on the Labor Studies Committee for assistance in designing your course of study.
The staff of the Labor Education Center is
prepared to help you think through the approach that is best for you
and we can help direct you to the others on campus who have the
knowledge and the experience to guide you.
New Bedford textile workers strike - 1925 |
Labor Studies is a program that offers you the opportunity to enrich your academic experience and your career options by studying the problems, conditions and contributions of working women and men in society. Expand your understanding of labor's role in solving international, national, and community problems. Examine the conditions of work from the past to the present. Explore the dynamics between labor, business and government.
The minor consists of six courses (18 credits) of which three must be at the upper-division level. There are three required courses and you may choose three electives from a list of designated Labor Studies courses. One of the elective courses must be at the upper division level and at least two electives must be from different departments.
How do I enroll in the Labor Studies Minor?
If you have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and a 2.5 GPA in your major, you may enroll in the Labor Studies Minor by contacting a member of the Labor Studies Committee who will help you design a course of study. you will be encouraged to construct your minor around an integrating theme, such as: Labor and Socio-Economic Theory; Race, Class and Gender; Labor and American Thought, etc.
What can I do with a Labor Studies background?
- Prepare for future studies in labor law and labor relations.
- Work for labor organizations and advocacy groups.
- Gain experience in public policy matters including emplyment issues such as healthcare, priitization, globalization, and new technology in the workplace.
There are several ways for you to study labor issues or pursue a Labor Studies Minor.
- Study labor through the perspective of history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, philosophy and literature by taking courses.
- Explore labor's problems and contributions through an independent study project.
- Take a course that isn't offered this semester through directed study.
- Integrate your own work experience with your academic courses through contract learning and/or internship.
Where can I find help deciding what is best for me?
The staff of the Labor Education Center is prepared to help you think through the approach that is best for you and we can help direct you to the others on campus who have the knowledge and the experience to guide you.
Members of the Labor Studies Committee can also provide assistance in designing your course of study.
