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BA in Liberal Studies: Labor Studies Concentration

Concentration Overview

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The concentration in Labor Studies offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies is an 18-credit program that focuses the history of the labor movement, management principles, HR management and other relevant issues in the U.S. workforce. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above and no more than 6 credits in the area of study at the 100 level.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (33 Credits)

A. Concentration (18 credits)

MAN-301Principles of Management

3
MAN-331Human Resources Management

3

-TRSFR REQ.
History of Labor Movement

3
Select 9 credits from the following:
-TRSFR REQ.
Civil Rights and Labor

3
-TRSFR REQ.
Contemporary Labor Issues

3
-TRSFR REQ.
Labor Law

3
-TRSFR REQ.
Minorities in the Labor Force

3
-TRSFR REQ.
Trade Union Structure and Administration

3
-TRSFR REQ.
Women in the Labor Force

3

For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

B. Complete 12 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

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. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of labor as a social, political, economic and legal force in society
  • Explain the history and main principles of labor law in the United States
  • Articulate the main principles of labor economics, including applied theory
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of technology in the changing workplace
  • Identify the relationship between the labor movement and the struggles for civil rights and gender equality
  • Identify the main theories and methodologies of labor studies