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Labor Studies

Undergraduate Certificate

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
30
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$462.03

Labor Studies

Undergraduate Certificate

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.

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies provides the focused knowledge related to the workplace. It is designed for individuals seeking basic knowledge about labor rights, collective bargaining, labor problems, and more.

As a student in the program, you take six courses in labor studies, as well as courses in the arts and humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. You acquire skills that you can apply to your day-to-day activities at your workplace, in your union, and in the community. You also gain a better understanding of where you and the labor movement fit into the economy, the political arena, and society as a whole.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate 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

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Labor Studies, you must complete 30 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Labor studies core courses (18 credit hours)
Arts and humanities course (3 credit hours)
Science and mathematics course (3 credit hours)
Social and behavioral course (3 credit hours)
Additional arts and sciences course (3 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

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, IUPUI, and IU South Bend. 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.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

-Rate shown is for the IU Indianapolis campus. Rates determined by program of enrollment.

-Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid at IU Northwest and IU South Bend.

-This program is eligible for financial aid at IU Bloomington and IUPUI.

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

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Direct Costs:

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Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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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

Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

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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