Steven J. Green
School of International
& Public Affairs

About the Minor in Labor Studies

The Minor in Labor Studies is a 15-credit course of study designed to offer degree-seeking students from a wide range of backgrounds an understanding of the major issues in the field. Labor studies as a discipline acknowledges insights which have emerged from decades of university-union cooperation in labor education and fulfills an academic need to study labor affairs apart from the traditional framework of industrial relations. According to this concept, Labor Studies is the academic examination of issues which confront people in their pursuit of their need for rewarding employment. The focus of inquiry is on workers as individuals, as members and/or leaders in their unions or associations, and as citizens of their communities.

Minor Requirements

Minimum of 15 credit hours. Courses are to be selected in consultation with an advisor. A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses (“C-“is not acceptable). Other related courses may be accepted as electives pending approval by the Labor Center Program Coordinator.

One Required Core Course: (3 credits)

Two Labor Studies Courses (6 credits)

(additional courses from this list may be use as electives).

Two Related Electives : (6 credits)

(Choose from the list below or select other approved courses from related disciplines).

GL : Global Learning Course

For more information, please contact Johanna Hodgson, Program Coordinator at hodgsonj@fiu.edu or 305- 348- 2371