Undergraduate Programs
Labor Studies Degree Program
Other Degrees and Minors
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 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 Labor Studies program, as these requirements may vary by campus.
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.
A minor in labor studies requires the completion of 15 credit hours in Labor Studies courses. Course requirements vary by campus and the school of your major. Contact the Labor Studies Office on your campus for further information.
Credit Hour Requirements
Bachelor of Science - 120 total credit hours
- Core Courses - 15 hours
- Additional Labor Studies Requirements - 27 hours
- Arts and Humanities - 12 hours**
- Science and Math - 15 hours***
- Social and Behavioral Sciences - 12 hours****
- Additional Credit Hours* - 12
- Electives - 27 hours
Associate of Science - 60 total credit hours
- Core Courses - 15 hours
- Additional Labor Studies Requirements - 12 hours
- Arts and Humanities - 12 hours**
- Science and Math - 6 hours*****
- Social and Behavioral Sciences - 9 hours****
- Additional Credit Hours* - 0 hours
- Electives - 6 hours
Certificate - 30 total credit hours
- Core Courses - 15 hours
- Additional Labor Studies Requirements - 3 hours
- Arts and Humanities - 3 hours
- Science and Math - 3 hours
- Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours
- Additional Credit Hours* - 3 hours
- Electives - 0 hours
Minor - 15 total credit hours in Core Courses
*Courses must be from one of the three required areas of learning. Arts & Humanities; Physical Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sceinces.
**ENG W131 and one additional writing course required.
***One computer course required.
****One course in economics required. L230 meets requirement.
*****One computer course recommended.