Minor in Labor Studies
Units required for Minor: 21
Program Description
The Labor Studies Program is concerned with the world of work, workers, and their organizations. It investigates the cultural, economic, and political forces which provide the environment in which people make a living. It is an inter-disciplinary program which combines broad perspectives with specific skills.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 Units) | ||
| LBRS 100/SOC 176 | Labor and the American Social Structure | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Labor Economics | ||
| American Labor History | ||
| Labor Relations | ||
| Work and Occupations | ||
| Women and Work | ||
| Electives (12 Units) | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to the United States Economy | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Globalization | ||
| Industrial Psychology | ||
| Ethnic and Race Relations | ||
| Immigration Studies | ||
| Sociology of Globalization | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
Note: Electives may be substituted for some required courses with approval of the Labor Studies Coordinator.