| Labour Studies at York
What is Labour Studies?
The Labour Studies Program (LAST) allows students to explore the world of work and workers, analyzing the Canadian world of work and labour within the volatile global environment. Within York, LAST teaches the core of labour studies courses, and is linked to a number of programs and research centres throughout the University. Beyond York, LAST maintains active links with Canadian trade unions, skills training bodies, government departments, NGOs and international advocacy networks, broadening the world of study and employment opportunities for LAST students.
Labour Studies offers several degree options:
- Honours BA Program
- Honours Double Major BA Program
- Honours Double Major Interdisciplinary BA Program
- Honours Major / Minor BA Program
- Honours Minor BA Program
- BA Program
The Labour Studies Program prepares students for employment in the labour movement, private industry, community and advocacy groups, government service in Canada and internationally, journalism, public or private administration, social work, law, or teaching. Labour Studies students who have earned an Honours degree often continue studies in graduate school or professional programs. Depending on the student's academic background, a graduate degree may be pursued in Labour Studies or a variety of professional fields and disciplines such as law, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, public policy, global studies, human resource management, political science, sociology, history, environment studies, women's studies, communications or psychology.
Where do I go for information about Labour
Studies?
The Labour Studies Program is housed in the Department of Social Science, home to many interdisciplinary programs at York. The Department is located on the 7th Floor South Tower of the Ross Building. The office of the Labour Studies Program Assistant is S773 Ross Building. Contact information is listed on the first page of this booklet.
The website is: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/sosc/last |
