Electives have been recommended to strengthen students' knowledge and skills in selected areas, to guide students in selecting courses to fulfill the requirements for graduation from the College, and to aid students considering further education at a branch of the California State University and Colleges or the University of California. The faculty consists of labor scholars and labor practitioners with experience working for San Francisco unions and governmental agencies. Those who complete the Associate in Arts curriculum satisfactorily are qualified for employment with labor organizations and governmental agencies. Labor Studies graduates hold staff positions with unions as negotiators, field representatives, organizers, and also work in union research, education, and legislative departments. Local, state, and federal agencies also employ labor relations graduates.
Enrollment is open to all interested students.
Requirements for the Certificate of Completion. All credit that students earn in obtaining the Certificate of Completion in Labor Studies may also be applied toward satisfaction of the requirements for graduation from College. The Labor studies Program offers a number of noncredit certificate programs. They are designed to foster an understanding of work and organized labor in America. For complete information on the Certificate Programs please call the Labor Studies Office at 267-6550.