Checksheet

The Labor Studies concentration under the B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies provides academic leadership to the Appalachian State University community on historical, theoretical, and contemporary issues of labor. Leadership in the classroom is expressed through a progressive curriculum that encourages integration of theory and practice. Work is a major life activity, indeed a defining activity of adulthood. The study of work and workers, from the perspective of the liberal arts, brings together a variety of social science and humanities disciplines including anthropology, economics, English, history, management, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. Outside the classroom, leadership is expressed through a variety of venues. On campus, we serve as a reservoir of expertise and support on issues pertaining to labor. Off campus, our outreach efforts open opportunities for integrating classroom work with practical experience in the labor community.

1. Required courses: (9 s.h.)

• MGT 4630 Labor Relations
• SOC 3550 Sociology of Work and Organizations
• PSY 3207 Organizational Psychology

2. Choose one: (3 s.h.)

• IDS 2440 Introduction to Sustainable Development
• ANT 4570 Sustainable Development in the Modern World System

3. Electives: (12 s.h.)

•  ANT 4220 Globalization (Same as PS 4220)
• ANT 4565 Political Economy, Globalization, and Rural Development
• ECO 3720 Economics of Personnel
• ENG 3120 Writing and Law
• HIS 3526 History of American Business
• IDS 2421 Introduction to Women's Studies, Social Sciences
• MGT 3620 Human Resource Management
• MGT 4570 Compensation and Human Resource Management Systems
• P&R 3400 Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• PS 3410 Marxism
• PS 4220 Globalization (Same as ANT 4220)
• PSY 4206 Industrial Psychology
• SOC 4750 Social Stratification
• SOC 4850 Globalization and Population
• Other special topics courses as approved or promoted.

4. An approved Labor Studies Internship may substitute for 3 semester hours of electives.