The Labor Studies Certificate is designed for students who are interested in the study of Labor and work in the U.S. The 18-credit hour curriculum consists of six credit courses offered over a rotating three-semester period.
Certificate Requirements
Upon completion of the program, a certificate earner will be able to:
Identify and apply techniques to research and analyze power relations, organizational structures, and effective action in workplace settings.
Demonstrate knowledge about the economy, including wage, tax, and trade policy; historical disparities; and the role of corporations, unions, and other organizations.
Assess, analyze and apply the skills of building cooperation and collaboration needed in negotiations and in alternative dispute resolution.
Locate and clearly explain the laws and regulations affecting workers, workplaces, labor and community organizations.
