The Labor Studies Certificate Program
This certificate program is not administered by the College of Business.
The certificate in Labor Studies was created primarily to serve the needs of working adults, with a high school diploma or its equivalent, who are interested in learning more about labor issues. The aim is to help people prepare for a career in labor relations, advance in their unions, learn how to handle new issues in their workplace, or simply better understand the rich experience of workers and unions.
The certificate program is open to any UMass Dartmouth student or community member. The certificate does not lead to a formal university degree, but students choosing to pursue a degree may apply credits earned in the certificate program. Applicants should contact the Labor Education Center staff, Group I building, Room 106, 508-999-8007.
The certificate program requires the completion of eight courses (24 credits). Business students majoring in the Human Resource Development track within the Management major can complete all requirements for this certificate within the courses taken to earn their degree.
| Required Courses | LST 101, LST/HST 209, LST 250, LST 350, LST 451/MGT 452 |
| Two Elective Courses | LST 443/MGT 443, LST/ECO 103, LST/ECO 111, LST/HST 205, LST 207/SOC 205, LST/HST 206, LST/ENL 211, LST/ENL 218, LST/PHL 226, LST/SOC 301, LST/SOC 305, LST/HST 310, LST/PHL 316, LST 325/PHL 326, LST/SOC 341, LST/ECO 342, LST/ECO 343, LST/ECO 344, LST/PSC 354, LST/SOC 356, LST/HST 378, LST/SOC 402, LST/ECO 452, LST 497 |
Note
- LST 209 satisfies the Diversity General Education degree requirement for all business majors.
- Four other Labor Studies courses satisfy the 12-credits Non-Business Elective requirement for business majors.
- LST 433 and LST 451 are cross-listed courses required by the Human Resources Development track for Management majors.
