Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies

In Labor Studies, students will unpack stories and learn what makes a job good or bad. They will discuss historical and current efforts to improve working conditions in the US and abroad, especially for workers of color and immigrants. The classes prepare students to work in the labor movement, in government, non-profit, and the corporate world as leaders and activists for change. Located in Southern California, the department is in the vibrant matrix of the worker activity, and classes reflect the interests of the region in immigration, race, gender, sexual orientation, media, and leadership.

Labor Studies at CSUDH program was founded in 1977. They offer one of only two degree programs in Labor Studies at four-year universities in Southern California, and they offer a Bachelor’s, a minor, and a certificate.

Labor Studies is an interdepartmental program. This means that along with specialized courses in labor studies, students also take related classes in fields such as history, sociology and economics. Students thus acquire a solid liberal arts education, as well as extensive training in the more practical aspects of labor studies.