Labor studies is an interdisciplinary program at Manhattan College that examines the nature and meaning of human work. Topics include workers’ rights, social and economic justice, the history and role of labor unions, fair trade, human resource management, and workplace ethics.
Labor Studies, Bachelor
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Overview
Due to the rapid pace of change in technology and the global economy, understanding the labor movement, labor law, and current workforce problems has never been more vital.
Work is a fundamental part of the human experience. How people understand work has many cultural, political, economic, and historical dimensions. As a Labor Studies major at Manhattan College, you will examine work as a human right and learn about the implications for workers, business, and law.
The Labor Studies major at Manhattan College includes courses in humanities, social sciences, business and education. In addition to learning about the history and social policy of labor, you can take courses in topics including:
- Industrial psychology
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Social inequalities
- Catholic social teaching
- Labor economics
- Philosophers on race, class and gender
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Labor Studies Colloquium
- Field Work
- Internship
- Senior Seminar
- Independent Study
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3.4
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.4 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- 1. Official High School Transcript
- 2. SAT and/or ACT Scores: Critical reading and math sections of the SAT are reviewed during the admissions process.
- 3. Recommendation Letter: One letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor is required. You may submit up to three academic letters.
- 4. Personal Essay: You must submit a brief personal statement or college essay. This essay should be roughly 500 words.
- 5. $75 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- 6.International students whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency by submitting official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores.
Tuition Fee
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Funding
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