AN EDUCATION THAT MEETS THE MOMENT
Labor studies at SLU explores the world of work and how to examine,
manage,
and improve the workplace to adapt to a changing city and world. Our urban studies programs
offer an
interdisciplinary approach to the study of cities, with a particular emphasis on urban problems
and
efforts to alleviate those problems.
Both fields prepare students to work for unions, non-profit organizations, government agencies,
and
private industry. Now’s the time to study labor rights, social justice, and public service, so
you
can
learn to become an advocate for change in your community and beyond.
At CUNY SLU, we offer the following programs:
- B.A. in Labor Studies
- M.A. in Labor Studies
- B.A. in Urban and Community Studies
- M.A. in Urban Studies
- And several certificate options
"I'm enjoying learning about urban issues and how labor issues play
out
in
the
city…I want to find out how we can bring the most marginalized communities to the forefront of
the
labor
movement. I want people to think about the issues that impact rural areas and those vulnerable
and
forgotten
workers, many of them undocumented."
Gabriela Quintanilla, Labor Studies, M.A. ‘22
Founder of the nonprofit, Adelante Student Voices
WHY THE CUNY SCHOOL OF LABOR AND URBAN STUDIES?
LEARN FROM THE BEST
At SLU, you’ll learn from faculty who are not only academics with
extensive knowledge of
their
field,
but also activists with dynamic real-world experience to share.
DEBT-FREE EDUCATION
With generous CUNY scholarships, graduate grants, and tuition assistance
opportunities, an
affordable
education is possible for you here.
ALUMNI OUTCOMES
With careers in government, unions and nonprofits – SLU’s alumni go on to
be changemakers in public service, the labor movement and in their communities.
Education is Power.
Get Yours at CUNY SLU.
94%
OF UNDERGRADUATES AND 82% OF GRADUATE STUDENTS
earn their degrees debt free.
11:1
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIOoffers students individualized attention
from faculty and the opportunity to connect with fellow
classmates.
CONVENIENT EVENING COURSES
designed for the busy lives of working professionals.
UNION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMSoffer students
opportunities for hands-on experiential learning as well as financial support.