Educational Planning for Labor Studies ((4 Credits))

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The purpose of Educational Planning for Labor Studies is for each student to design and complete a degree program that will 1) fulfill the College’s degree requirements, and, 2) allow the choosing of degree-related courses of interest. Students have the option of choosing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in labor studies or enroll in the 20-credit program. Students will develop their educational plans in the context of investigating trade unions as collective organizations, fundamental to a democratic society. The course asks students to consider and discuss the challenges working people and union members face in today’s economy and the role of the critical/intellectual 'skills' that one acquires through a liberal arts based college education in meeting these challenges. Within this context, the course asks students to consider and discuss the purpose and role of a college education - particularly for working people and union members. It is also only offered in-class at the college’s Harry J. Van Arsdale Jr. School for Labor Studies in New York City.