Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Labor Studies prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program examines work, workers, the organizations workers create to defend their interests and non-work phenomena that affect and are affected by workers. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge of labor.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study (33 Credits)
A. Required Courses (12 Credits)
| -TRSFR REQ. | U.S. Labor History | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Introduction to Labor Studies OR Work in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| - | Work in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Labor Economics | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Labor Law | 3 |
B. Labor Studies Electives (18 Credits)
| APS-400 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| - | Administration of the Contract | 3 |
| - | American Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
| - | Applied Marxist Economic Theory | 3 |
| - | Arbitration | 3 |
| -TRSFR REQ. | Civil Rights and Labor | 3 |
| - | Collective Bargaining | 3 |
C. Capstone
III. Electives (27 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 120
*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.