Labor Studies Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Labor Studies
A Bachelor of Science in Labor Studies (B.S.) prepares students to assume leadership roles in the workplace and communities. Additionally, it prepares students to respond to challenges faced by labor institutions and strengthen the qualities of the workforce.
The program is designed as an interdisciplinary major that caters to students with diverse backgrounds and educational needs from adult learners to traditional students. The degree focuses on topics of work, the workplace, organized labor, labor and social movements, the impact of global markets, and changing institutions.
The Labor Studies program is a statewide IU program with a few faculty on four of the nine IU campuses. It is possible to fulfill all of the Labor Studies major core courses and additional major courses online. There are no prerequisites or co-requisites in this degree, so students can take major coursework in any order, although the departments suggest a logical progression (100 level, 200 level, 300 level, etc.).
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Social Work’s Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Social
- Enterprising
Labor Studies Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Resolve Conflict
- Counsel
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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