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Labor Studies, AS

Associate of Science

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
60
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$462.03

Labor Studies, AS

Associate of Science

Labor studies is an interdisciplinary field that deals with work, the workplace, and workers and their organizations. It draws from the fields of history, economics, industrial relations, political science, law, sociology, communication, and philosophy, as well as other disciplines.

Take courses in writing, technology, economics, and history with the IU Online Associate of Science in Labor Studies. Develop skills you can apply to your day-to-day activities at your workplace, in your union, and in the community. Gain a better understanding of where you and the labor movement fit into the economy, the political arena, and society as a whole. Become empowered to learn new jobs, take on new responsibilities, and adjust to a changing job market.

Your IU Online AS in Labor Studies prepares you for such careers as:

Labor relations specialist
Union organizer
Community advocate
Public policy advocate
Recruiting coordinator
Human resource associate
Employee benefits manager
Equal Employment Opportunity officer
Training and development specialist

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the AS in Labor Studies, you must complete a total of 60 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be earned from Indiana University. No more than 15 credit hours may be earned within a single discipline other than labor studies.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

General education courses (33 credit hours)
Labor studies 100/200 level courses (15 credit hours)
Labor studies 200/300/400 level courses (12 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must meet all admissions requirements.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Submit official transcripts.
Submit official high school transcript or equivalent (may be required of some applicants).
Complete an essay (may be required of some applicants).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
This program is offered by IU Bloomington, IU Northwest, and IUPUI. After applying, you will be assigned a home campus. You will submit application documents to the Office of Admissions of that campus.

Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.

Courses

Elective

LSTU-L 100	Survey of Unions and Collective Bargaining	3 Credits
LSTU-L 101	American Labor History	3 Credits
LSTU-L 104	Labor History	3 Credits
LSTU-L 110	Introduction to Labor Studies: Labor and Society	3 Credits
LSTU-L 190	The Labor Studies Degree	1 Credit
LSTU-L 199	Portfolio Development Workshop	1 Credit
LSTU-L 200	Survey of Employment Law	2 Credits
LSTU-L 201	Labor Law	3 Credits
LSTU-L 203	Labor and the Political System	3 Credits
LSTU-L 205	Contemporary Labor Problems	3 Credits
LSTU-L 210	Workplace Discrimination and Fair Employment	3 Credits
LSTU-L 220	Grievance Representation	3 Credits
LSTU-L 230	Labor and the Economy	3 Credits
LSTU-L 231	Globalization and Labor	3 Credits
LSTU-L 240	Occupational Health and Safety	3 Credits
LSTU-L 250	Collective Bargaining	3 Credits
LSTU-L 251	Collective Bargaining Laboratory	1-3 Credits
LSTU-L 255	Unions in State and Local Government	3 Credits
LSTU-L 260	Leadership and Representation	3 Credits
LSTU-L 270	Union Government and Organization	3 Credits
LSTU-L 280	Union Organizing	3 Credits
LSTU-L 285	Assessment Project	1 Credit
LSTU-L 290	Topics in Labor Studies	1-3 Credits
LSTU-L 314	Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace	3 Credits
LSTU-L 315	The Organization of Work	3 Credits
LSTU-L 320	Grievance Arbitration	3 Credits
LSTU-L 330	Global Comparisons: Labor Relations Examples from Three Continents	3 Credits
LSTU-L 331	Global Problems, Local Solutions	3 Credits
LSTU-L 350	Issues in Collective Bargaining	3 Credits
LSTU-L 360	Union Administration and Development	3 Credits
LSTU-L 370	Labor and Religion	3 Credits
LSTU-L 380	Theories of the Labor Movement	3 Credits
LSTU-L 385	Class, Race, Gender, and Work	3 Credits
LSTU-L 390	Topics in Labor Studies	1-3 Credits
LSTU-L 410	Comparative Labor Movements	3 Credits
LSTU-L 420	Labor Studies Internship	1-6 Credits
LSTU-L 430	Labor Research Methods	3 Credits
LSTU-L 480	Senior Seminar or Readings	3 Credits
LSTU-L 490	Topics in Labor Studies	1-3 Credits
LSTU-L 495	Directed Labor Study	1-6 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

-Rate diplayed is for IU Indianapois. Rate is determined by program of enrollment.

-Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $462.03

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1386.09

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $690

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $322

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Labor Studies, AS

Associate of Science

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must meet all admissions requirements.

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Courses

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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