AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS DEGREE PROGRAMS

Founded in 1971 by SUNY Board of Trustees and Ernest L. Boyer (Future US Commissioner of Education) Center for Labor Studies renamed Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. Center in 1986 Labor focused non-traditional teaching & online learning Fully accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education Serves working adults at 35 New York locations and online Offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs

Associate Degree in Labor Studies Requirements:  64 credit hours  30 credits must include general education requirements in seven of ten areas:  Must include mathematics and basic communication  Choice of five from natural science, social science, American history, western civilization, other world civilizations, humanities, the arts, and foreign language  Transfer credits may be used to meet this requirement  24 of 64 credits must be earned at Empire State College

Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Studies Requirements:  124 credit hours  30 credits must include general education requirements in seven of ten areas:  Must include mathematics and basic communication  Choice of five from natural science, social science, American history, western civilization, other world civilizations, humanities, the arts, and foreign language  Transfer credits may be used to meet this requirement  32 of 124 credits must be earned at Empire State College

What Counts for Credit? College Transfer Credits (“C” or better) United States Universities International Universities Apprenticeship Credits Military Credits College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Individualized Prior Learning (IPLA) Partnership Credits through W3 Partnership Credits through Academic/Union Partners

Residency Requirements Port of Entry  Educational Planning  Labor & Public Affairs  College Writing Intermediate Arts & Sciences  Development of the Labor Movement  Labor & the Economy  Labor by the Numbers (satisfies Math Gen. Ed. Requirement)  Science & Civilization (satisfies Science Gen. Ed. Requirement) Capstone Residency (Required)  Senior Project  Senior Thesis  Senior Seminar

Estimated Cost for Required Classes Application Fee (waived if application is submitted through W3) $ Tuition and Fees (4 credits per class)  Tuition (Per Credit Hour $297 for residency courses)  Tuition (Per Credit Hour $360 for on-line only courses)  Technology Fee(Per Semester)  College Fee ($.85 per credit up to $12.50 per semester)  Student Activity Fee ($6.25 per credit hour up to $25. per semester  Health & Wellness Fee ($15 - $35 per semester) Additional Fees  Portfolio Fee (one time fee)  IPLA Fee (Individualized Prior Learning Assessment Fee) Varies  $350 first 8 credits  $300 per additional 8 credits  Cost is capped at $1,550 (there is no limit to PLA credits except core requirements must be met) W3 Partnership Credits 0 Previous College Transfer Credits (included in portfolio fee)  “C” or better - Other Transfer Credits

Master’s Degree in Work & Labor Policy Requirements  12 classes consisting of 3 credits each  Two courses to be taken each semester  Required courses Policy Process Work & Labor Studies History of Labor & Policy Research Methods Current Issues Facing Labor Labor Law Policy Formation in Unions Electives (Economics, Leadership, Politics) Final Project I Final Project II  Three residencies lasting 7 days

Residencies Residency I  Policy Process  Work & Labor Studies Residency II  Final Project I  Additional Class (Elective) Residency III  Final Project II  Additional Class (Elective)

Estimated Cost of Residencies Residency Fee (per residency)$ Room & Board  7 days at area Hotel – Approximately $ per day  Travel to and from each residency – Cost will vary  Estimated cost for meals per day - Varies  No Charge if taken at W3 Books & Material Fees (varies per course) Graduation Costs 0

Estimated Cost of Masters Degree Application Fee (waived if application is submitted through W3) $ Tuition and Fees (6 credit per semester example)  Tuition (Per Credit Hour $605.00) $  Technology Fee  College Fee ($.85 per credit) 5.10  Student Activity Fee ($6.25 per credit hour up $25. per semester)  Health & Wellness Fee ($15 per semester) 15.00

Under-Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Name of School In State Tuition Out of State Tuition Empire State $3,085 $4,319 - W3 discount University of Maryland $3,695$13,288 UMASS$10,355$24,109 Kaplan (online) $66,780 Indiana University (online) $3,345$11,648 Name of School In State Tuition Out of State Tuition Empire State $2,592$3,630 University of Maryland $3,700$7,522 UMASS$2,628 Kaplan (online) $20,160 Indiana University (online) $2,427$7,068 Cost Comparison – Per Semester

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For More Information Empire State College  Website –  Jim McMahon – IAMAW  Rhonda Rogers –  Rhonda Rogers – Winpisinger Center