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CERTIFICATE
IN LABOR STUDIES.
Get the
education and skills you need to be a leader and confront the challenges
of the changing workplace and the global economy. Earn a certificate
in Labor Studies through UMKC by taking six courses - 18 units -
on the University's Interactive Video Network. You can take up to
two courses a semester, evenings and Saturdays. For a brochure, call
(816) 235-1470 .
Sign up
now to:
- Develop
your skills of advocacy and representation to serve your members
more effectively.
- Deepen
your knowledge of the labor movement -- past, present and future.
- Learn
what others are doing across Missouri, the nation and the world
to face the challenges posed by downsizing, restructuring and globalization.
- Hone
leadership and organizing skills to speak and motivate, do strategic
planning, direct campaigns, increase participation and community
involvement.
- Learn
from faculty with labor education expertise using resources from
across the state in an interactive environment. Start on or continue
that college education you always wanted.
View
current course offerings The
Labor Studies Certificate Program will give current and future
union leaders, representatives and activists the background and
skills they need to confront the changing workplace and economy.
With a grounding in history, political science, law and economics,
you will develop skills of analysis, leadership and organizing
that will put you on an equal footing with your counterparts
in the corporate and political world.
By participating in the program, you will earn 18 credit hours toward
a degree and a Certificate in Labor Studies verifying your expertise.
Six courses, three credit hours each, will be offered,
two per semester, all at convenient times and locations for
working people. Courses will be offered through the University
of Missouri Video Network as live, two-way interactive
video. At some courses, you'll have a teacher in your classroom;
at others, the teacher will be on another campus teaching
through a two-way television hookup. You may attend classes
at the campus closest to you.
Classes will be participatory and will take advantage of new technology to
bring together students from across the state of Missouri to share experiences
and discuss solutions to common problems. Labor
Studies Certificate
Upon completion of the program, in addition to 18 credit hours, you will
receive a Certificate in Labor Studies from the University of Missouri.
Schedules,
Fees and Registration
For more information on course schedules, fees and how to register, call
us at:
Check
with your employer and union about tuition assistance and scholarships.
Financial aid and loans through the university may also be available.
Courses
and Campus of Origin *
- Labor
in Society & Politics (our introductory offering)
UM-St. Louis
taught by Don Giljum, Operating Engineers 148 and Dave Robertson, UMSL
- Labor
Law
UM-Columbia
taught by Paul Rainsburger, UMC
- U.S.
Labor History
UM-Kansas City, UM-St. Louis
taught by Judy Ancel, UMKC and Lon Smith, UMSL
- Collective
Bargaining
UM-St. Louis, UM-Columbia
taught by Don Giljum and Paul Rainsburger
- Labor
and the Global Political Economy
UM-Kansas City, UM-Kansas City
taught by Gene Wagner and Jack Ward, UMKC
- Union
Leadership and Administration
UM-Columbia, UM-Kansas City
taught by Judy Ancel and Paul Rainsburger
*Courses
are taught on the University of Missouri Interactive Video Network.
All courses offered on all three campuses. Some are team-taught between
campuses. Call (816) 235-1470 for information or contact us by email.
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