College of Arts and Sciences - Labor Studies Certificate Program

The Labor Studies Certificate Program gives current and future union leaders, representatives, and activists the background and skills needed to deal with the changing workplace and economy. With a grounding in history, political science, law, and economics, students have the opportunity to develop skills of analysis, leadership, and organizing that will provide an equal footing with counterparts in the corporate and political world. Completion of the program earns 18 credit hours toward a degree and a Certificate in Labor Studies.

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Upon completion of the program, in addition to 18 credit hours toward a college degree, you will receive a Certificate in Labor Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The six certificate courses are:

1. Collective Bargaining (POL SCI 3470)
2. Introduction to Labor Studies (POL SCI 1450)
3. Labor Law (POL SCI 3220)
4. Labor: Power, Policy, and the Global Political Economy (ECON 3900)
5. Union Leadership and Administration (POL SCI 3430)
6. U.S. Labor History (HIST 2219)

See below for descriptions of each course. Please visit the online catalog for specific details.

 

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Current UMSL Students

Three ways to register:

1. Online at myview.umsl.edu.
2. Visit the Registrar's Office in 351 Millennium Student Center.
3. Call Stephen Smith at (314) 516-5948 [TDD: Call (314) 516-5961.]

New or Former Students

Call (314) 516-5948 to request registration information.