Master's of Science in Labor Studies
Many labor studies graduate programs are a mix of employer- and worker-viewpoint courses and experiences. That's not the case here at the UMass Labor Center.
We are the premier labor-side Master's Degree in Labor Studies in the United States.
This is not the program you come to if you want to specialize in HR and work for the boss. This is the program where you study and train-up to become one of the next generation of labor leaders at the forefront of organizing, building labor power, and bargaining big wins for workers. Our programs have a distinct focus on inclusively building worker power with an eye always toward the greater good.
Two ways to get your Master’s Degree in Labor Studies
At UMass our Master’s Degree in Labor Studies is offered in two different formats:
Accelerated Residential Program
Full-time, 1.5-year residential program on UMass Amherst campus.
Suitable for students who are able to spend a year of intensive study with us on-campus.
ULA Limited Residency Programs
Part-time, 2.5-year Union Leadership and Activism (ULA) and Union Leadership and Activism for Educators (ULA(Ed)) programs.
These programs are for workers who want to maintain their current employment, but are able to come to campus on a limited basis for intensive study.