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.

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.

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.