Labor Studies
Build on your experience in the skilled trades and deepen your understanding of the labor movement. Our 20-credit undergraduate Labor Studies certificate, offered through our IBEW Local 3 apprenticeship partnership, helps you explore labor history, collective bargaining, workers’ rights, and the role of unions in shaping workplaces and communities. You’ll strengthen your knowledge of trade unionism, workplace equity, and social justice while developing the critical thinking skills to contribute to your union and advocate for working people. Designed for eligible apprentices with at least 64 college credits or a previously completed degree, this part-time program recognizes your academic achievements and provides a pathway toward further study in Labor Studies.
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Labor Studies
Next term starts
Spring 2027
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Spring 2027 term is December 4. How to Apply
Build Knowledge. Strengthen Your Voice.
What you’ll learn
- Analyze labor history and social change
- Understand trade union principles and practices
- Examine workplace power and economic inequality
- Explore collective bargaining and workers’ rights
Strengthen Your Role in the Labor Movement
Build on your experience in the skilled trades and explore opportunities to contribute to union leadership, workplace advocacy, and labor relations. Your knowledge can help you take on greater responsibilities within your union, workplace, and community.
- Union Representative
- Union Organizer
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Collective Bargaining Representative
- Union Leadership and Administration
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Strengthen Your Voice With a Labor Studies Certificate
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Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
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Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Spring 2027
Deadline to apply
December 4
Start Your Certificate
as soon as January 11, 2027.
FAQ
Our Labor Studies certificate is a 20-credit undergraduate program that explores the history of the labor movement, trade unionism, workplace power, and workers’ rights. Developed through our partnership with IBEW Local 3, the certificate provides academic recognition for eligible apprentices completing Labor Studies coursework as part of their educational pathway.
Our undergraduate Labor Studies certificate is designed for students enrolled through the IBEW Local 3 Apprenticeship Program Partnership. The program is intended for eligible apprentices who enter with at least 64 college credits or a previously completed degree. Students must also meet our university admission requirements.
The Labor Studies certificate is not designated as an online program in the academic proposal. Coursework is offered through our IBEW Local 3 apprenticeship partnership, with fall and spring enrollment and possible summer course options. Contact our admissions team for information about course locations and scheduling.
Yes. The 20 credits earned through our Labor Studies certificate are applicable to our B.A. or B.S. in Labor Studies. Eligible students can build on their certificate coursework and continue toward a bachelor’s degree, subject to degree requirements and admission policies.
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