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Division of Labor Studies

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Through the Division of Labor Studies, Indiana University offers a Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies degree, an Associate of Science in Labor Studies degree, a Certificate in Labor Studies, and a minor in Labor Studies. See the requirements below for each program offered as well as information on other required areas of learning, electives, and grade requirements. Each degree program combines work in a core of Labor Studies subjects with courses in other disciplines.

Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies

Offered at every IU campus except IU East (Richmond), IU Southeast (New Albany), and Columbus

 

Credit Hour Requirements

Labor Studies Core Courses

15
Additional Labor Studies Courses

27
Arts and Humanities

121
Science and Mathematics

152
Social and Behavioral Sciences

123
Additional credit hours from one of the three required areas of learning

12
Electives 27
   
Total Credit Hours:  120

1 ENG W131 and one additional writing course required.
2 One computer course required.
3 One course in economics required. L230 meets requirement.

Additional Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies, students must earn 30 credit hours in 300 and 400-level courses, and at least 12 of these 30 credit hours must be earned in Division of Labor Studies courses. At least 24 credit hours must be earned from Indiana University. No more than 21 credit hours may be earned within a single subject other than Labor Studies. Credits earned through prior learning, DANTES (Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support), and CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) cannot be applied to these requirements. Please consult with your advisor about how best to meet the requirements in the three required areas of learning outside the Division of Labor Studies, as these requirements may vary by campus.

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Associate of Science in Labor Studies

Offered at every IU campus except IU East (Richmond), IU Southeast (New Albany), and Columbus

 

Credit Hour Requirements

Labor Studies Core Courses

15
Additional Labor Studies Courses

12
Arts and Humanities

121
Science and Mathematics

62
Social and Behavioral Sciences

93
Electives 6
   
Total Credit Hours:  60

1 ENG W131 and one additional writing course required.
2 One computer course recommended.
3 One course in economics required. L230 meets requirement.

Additional Requirements

For the Associate of Science in Labor Studies, at least 12 credit hours must be earned from Indiana University. No more than 15 credit hours may be earned within a single subject other than Labor Studies.

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Certificate in Labor Studies


Offered at every IU campus except IU East (Richmond), IU Southeast (New Albany), and Columbus

 

Credit Hour Requirements

Labor Studies Core Courses

15
Additional Labor Studies Courses

3
Arts and Humanities

3
Science and Mathematics

3
Social and Behavioral Sciences

3
Additional credit hours from one of the three required areas of learning 3
   
Total Credit Hours:  30

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Minor in Labor Studies

May not be available at every IU campus. Contact the appropriate Labor Studies office to see if a minor concentration is available at a particular campus.

 

Credit Hour Requirements

Labor Studies Courses 15
   
Total Credit Hours:  15

A minor in Labor Studies requires completion of 15 credit hours in the Division of Labor Studies. Course requirements vary by campus and the school of your major. Contact the Division of Labor Studies office on your campus for further information.

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Grade Requirements

 

An overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 (a C average) must be maintained. Courses in which grades of D are received do not count toward DLS and required areas of learning but do count as electives.