Division of Labor Studies

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Kettler Hall G28 ~ 260-481-6831 ~ www.labor.iu.edu

Through the Division of Labor Studies, Indiana University offers a Certificate in Labor Studies, a minor in labor studies, an Associate of Science in Labor Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies. Each combines work in a core of labor studies subjects with courses in other disciplines.

As a discipline, labor studies deals with work, the workplace, and workers and their organizations. It advances a body of knowledge that reflects the concerns of modern labor organizations.

As a program, labor studies enables participants to serve more effectively as members and leaders in their organizations.  Participants can also gain a sense of the past and present contexts of work and unionism. Because union leaders need to be familiar with economics, communications, and other subjects, labor studies can assist them in mastering a broad range of learning.

The program encourages participants to make socially useful choices in carrying out the many responsibilities of union membership, union leadership, and community citizenship.

The Division of Labor Studies reports to IUPUI administration through the Indiana University School of Social Work.

Each labor-studies program enhances the knowledge and skills of those active in organized labor. Completion of a program enhances your ability to apply knowledge and skills in unions, government agencies, or educational institutions.

Admission For admission to any of these programs, you must apply directly to the labor-studies office.

General Program Requirements Both of the following degrees and the certificate in labor studies require satisfactory completion of 15 credits from among the Labor Studies Core and additional credits from among three Required Areas of Learning (see listings below). Courses in which you earn a grade of D will count only as electives.

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