Labor Studies Major (BA)

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete 33 credits from eleven courses including two introductory courses, one research methods course, seven electives, and one capstone.

Grade: No courses with a grade below C- may be applied toward the major.
GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all major courses.
Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: At least five courses used for the major must be completed at UMass Boston. At least six courses used for the major must be LABOR courses. At least three of the six required LABOR courses must be completed at UMass Boston.

Course Requirements