SILVER SPRING, MD - The National Labor College, which is sponsored by the AFL-CIO and is the nation’s only regionally-accredited higher education institution devoted exclusively to educating union members, leaders, and staff, today announced it has launched three new fully-online bachelor’s degree programs in Construction Management, Emergency Readiness and Response Management, and Business Administration.
“Our new online bachelor’s degree programs are designed to help union members and members of their families advance in their current jobs or move into growth areas for new, good jobs,” said Dr. Paula Peinovich, President of the NLC. “The College is proud to add these new programs to our current offerings in Labor Studies and to be part of the solution to our country’s current unemployment crisis.”
New Online Degrees
These new degree-completion programs offer union members the convenience and flexibility of online study. And with special union member rates and scholarships, NLC students can complete their degree for less than $10,000 in two years. Plus, learning from work experience and apprenticeships can earn union members credits towards completing their degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
NLC’s bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is based upon the ethical treatment of all members of society, sustainable business practices, and the idea that all organizations should contribute to the health of the community. This program is unique in that it has required courses that explore the labor movement’s contributions to American society and economic prosperity. The program is designed to support the needs of all members of the labor movement interested in contributing to the health of their families, their unions, their organizations, and their communities.
Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management
The NLC offers the only bachelor's degree in Construction Management with required courses that explore the labor movement’s preeminent role in the construction industry. This degree is geared for members of the Building and Construction Trades unions who are interested in combining their experience in the industry with the knowledge and credentials gained in this program to become effective construction managers.
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Readiness and Response Management
The NLC is the only higher education institution offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Readiness and Response Management that includes required courses examining our nation’s safety and security from a labor perspective. The program is specifically designed for rank and file union members in Fire Services, EMS, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Homeland Security, and other related unions. Areas of study include the rise of modern terrorism, domestic terrorism, the Homeland Security organization, and labor and civil liberties issues.
For more information on The National Labor College, go to http://www.nlc.edu.
