Overview

Drawing on the fields of economics, history, political science, sociology and other disciplines, courses in Labor Studies at University of Massachusetts Boston deal with such questions as:

What roles do unions play in affecting the well-being of workers and of society more generally? How and why have those roles changed over the course of economic development in the United States and elsewhere?
How do changes in the global economy affect work and workers?
In the history of the United States and other countries, how have workers’ rights changed over time? How have broad political and economic developments affected those rights?
What opportunities and challenges do workers face as racial, gender, and ethnic diversity changes in the labor force?

What are effective methods of worker organizing and of collective bargaining by unions? How are organizing and the practices of unions affected by changes in the larger society?

Prepare for a Career in Labor and Community Organization

As a student in the Labor Studies BA program at UMass Boston, you will acquire the skills you need to analyze historical controversies and to think strategically about social, political, and economic change. You will build a strong foundation for a variety of occupations and prepare to be active in your own labor and community organizations.

In this program, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of the history, theory, and practice of the labor movement, including its influence on social and economic policies
Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze complex issues related to labor relations
Apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations, including workplace issues, labor disputes, and public policy debates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Labor and Working Class History
Applied Social Anthropology
Action Research for Strategic Organizing
Research & Methods: Senior Research Methods in History
Political Research Methods
Methods of Sociological Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38620 USD / year

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In-State

15813 USD / year

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Additional Details

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Prepare for a Career in Labor and Community Organization

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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