6 GREAT REASONS TO ENROLL AT THE CUNY SCHOOL OF LABOR AND URBAN STUDIES
Enroll In A School Dedicated To Public Service And Social Justice
Established in 2018, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is the
newest
school in The
City
University of New York system, but has long been home to critical thinking, progressive education, and a
conscientious community. Whether you are—or want to be—engaged in the delivery of public services, a social
justice activist, or interested in shaping public policy and practice, SLU is the place for you. Our
programs focus on the issues confronting poor and working-class people in the workplace and in their
communities.
STUDY THE CITY, ITS PROBLEMS, AND THE POLICIES DESIGNED TO CHANGE
THEM. URBAN STUDIES
SLU’s Urban Studies programs are designed to provide students with the
knowledge
and skills necessary to develop and implement public policy. While some students focus on politics,
power, community organizing, and elected office, others concentrate on government agencies, public
administration and the delivery of services to the community. Learn more about our Urban Studies
Programs.
Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Internship Opportunities
STUDY THE WORLD OF WORK, WORKERS AND ORGANIZING.
LABOR STUDIES
Students in SLU’s Labor Studies programs acquire the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for
workers in the workplace and in broader society. Some students are, or seek to be, leaders: shop
stewards, organizers, union officers or movement leaders. Others seek to be researchers and labor
scholars. SLU’s degree programs offer study in politics, economics, history, and social movements.
Certificate program in labor relations include courses in labor law, organizing, collective
bargaining, and a host of other topics that provide students with the practical skills to advocate
effectively for workers.
Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
Internship Opportunities
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS, ACTIVISTS AND CIVIC-MINDED LEADERS
SLU is a great place to learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Our faculty is comprised of
academics and activists, renowned scholars as well as movement-building and policy-making
practitioners. It’s a place where you can build a network with others who share your area of
interest, many of whom are themselves decision makers in government, non-profit organizations, and
labor unions. As a hub for civic engagement, students are encouraged to participate in SLU’s public
forums, national journals, as well as civic leadership development opportunities.
CERTIFY YOUR SKILLS AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
SLU can help you further your career, change your career, or make your job both a cause and a
career. SLU offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, and stackable credit-bearing certificates
that can be applied towards a degree. Whether you’re seeking to advance yourself, pursue your
passion, or make a difference, SLU is the place for you.
Excellent student support and advisement. One-on-one academic support and
advisement.
Small, supportive learning environment.
1:11 faculty to student ratio.
ALUMNI AND STUDENTS. WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
ABOUT
US.
At the CUNY school of labor and urban studies (SLU), students are our most valuable asset. They
bring the energy, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to public service that makes SLU such a
unique learning institution.