Students in this major tend be adept in social problem solving. They seek to settle arguments, to find ways in which everybody involved in an issue comes out a winner. They are oriented toward management, but find great interest in the social sciences such as psychology, sociology, history, economics, and government. They may be active in student government, political campaigns, peer mediation, mock trials, debate, or conflict resolution.

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The required and elective courses you would take for Labor Relations majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

• Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration
• Contemporary Workplace Issues
• Employment Practices Law
• Human Resource Management
• Labor History
• Labor Law
• Labor Management Relations
• Leadership in Work Settings
• Race and Gender in Employment

• Casino Management
• Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
• Human Resources Development
• Human Resources Management and Services
• International Business
• Labor Studies
• Organizational Behavior Studies