Labor Studies (B.S.)

Department of Labor Studies
Program Offered: B.S.L.S.

Kettler Hall G28 ~ 260-481-6831 ~ labor.iu.edu

The student learning outcomes for the degree are not available for this degree, contact the program office.

To earn the B.A. in Labor Studies, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (Regulations ), the Department of Labor Studies (see below) and the IPFW General Education Requirements (click on the link below for detailed information on these requirements).

If you have questions about Labor Studies or about the General Education Requirements, contact:

Mark Crouch, IPFW Labor Studeis Faculty at 260-481-6616
Craig Campbell, Labor Studies Student Services Coordinator at ccampbe5@iupui.edu, or toll free 800-822-4743
Cindy Gengo IPFW Labor Studies Staff at 260-481-6831

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 33

General Education Requirements

Department Requirements

Credits from the Labor Studies Core Credits: 15

Additional Credits in Labor Studies Courses Credits: 27

Required Areas of Learning

Labor Studies is a university-wide degree program, certified through Indiana University’s School of Social Work. The program follows the same curriculum requirements throughout Indiana University.

Arts and Humanities (12 Credits)

Afro-American Studies
Classical Studies
Communication
Comparative Literature
English (except R150 and W130)
Film
Fine Arts
Folklore
Foreign Language
History
Journalism
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Theatre
Visual Communication and Design

Science and Mathematics (15 Credits)

Credits in Computer Science required Credits: 3
Credits from at least two different subjects from the courses listed Credits: 12
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science (includes BUS K211, K212, K213, K215, and K216)
Entomology
Forestry and Natural Resources
Geology
Hortidulture
Mathematics (except 109, 111, and 113)
Physics
Statistics

ANTH B200 - Bioanthropology Cr. 3.
ANTH E445 - Medical Anthropology Cr. 3.
GEOG G107 - Physical Systems of the Environment Cr. 3.
GEOG G109 - Weather and Climate Cr. 3.
GEOG G315 - Environmental Conservation Cr. 3-5.
ECON E270 - Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business I Cr. 3.
PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 20100 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 31000 - Sensory and Perceptual Processes Cr. 3.
PSY 31400 - Introduction to Learning Cr. 3.
PSY 32900 - Psychobiology II: Principles of Psychobiological Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 41600 - Cognitive Psychology Cr. 3.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Area of Learning Credits: 12

Credits in economics is required (ECON E200 or E201 recommended), L230 meets requirement.
Credits from at least two different subjects below Credits: 9
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Linguistics
Psychology

Additional Credits from One Area of Learning Credits: 12

Electives Credits: 27

Note

You must earn a minimum of 20 credits after admission to labor studies and may apply toward the degree no more than 21 credits in a single subject other than labor studies. At least 30 of your credits must be in 300/400-level courses, including at least 12 credits in labor studies courses. You must complete at least 24 credits while enrolled as an IU student.