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Our graduate certificate in Workplace Democracy and Community Ownership (WDCO) prepares students to advance deep democracy in their workplaces and communities. This fully online four-course program combines theory, practice, and cooperative values to build more just and sustainable local economies, wherever you live and work.

Students explore real-world models of the solidarity economy, such as worker cooperatives, community land trusts, consumer and purchasing co-ops, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and housing cooperatives. Learning happens both in the classroom and in the field, as you apply your coursework to local projects and develop democratic leadership skills in real time.

We offer:

  • 100% online courses!
  • Online tuition rate with reduced tuition costs for non–New York State residents.
  • Scholarships to help make your education affordable.
  • Networking opportunities with solidarity economy leaders and projects through our many partnerships.

The WDCO certificate empowers students to create transformative, cooperative solutions and lead the way toward a solidarity economy. Take it on its own, or as part of an MA at CUNY SLU. Discover the tools needed to catalyze change in our workplaces, our communities, our world, and ourselves.

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Career & Academic Advancement

Graduates will be prepared to combine their principles for equity and justice with the skills required for positions in firms where cooperative ownership and control is desired. Graduates will possess leadership attributes that analyze, evaluate and apply best practices in management with historical, financial, and human approaches for worker-ownership, consumer co-ops, community land trusts and any worker self-directed enterprises.

Admissions Criteria

Candidates for admission to advanced certificate programs must possess a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher from an accredited undergraduate institution. Applicants are also required to write a personal statement and upload a resume.

Department Contact

Dr. Steven London
Department Chair

Marie Romani
Administrative Specialist
marie.romani@slu.cuny.edu
(646) 313 – 8480

Office Hours
Mon. – Thur.: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Fri.: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Internships
Community Semester and AmeriCorps SLU Fellowship – unique internship programs

Urban Academy
Dual acceptance opportunity for community college students