The Certificate in Labour Studies is a 27-credit-unit undergraduate certificate open to students in any college, designed to build practical skills for entering the workforce. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on Political Studies, Sociology, History, and Economics, and covers collective bargaining, labour law, labour policy, and the economics of work in Saskatchewan, Canada, and internationally. Required courses include Negotiation Processes (COMM 381.3) and an introductory community, culture, and social justice course (CPSJ 205.3), followed by 6 credit units chosen from courses such as ECON 223.3, HIST 243.3, POLS 302.3, and SOC 216.3, and a further 15 elective credit units, at least 6 of which must be at the 200-level or above. The program is intended to expose students to multiple theories of work, unionization, collective bargaining, and labour market issues. The certificate is a two-year program that can be completed full-time or part-time, and at least half of its required coursework must be completed at the University of Saskatchewan.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The Certificate in Labour Studies is open to students in any college; applicants may enter the program directly from high school, and it can be completed full-time or part-time over two years. At least half of the required coursework must be completed at the University of Saskatchewan.
