Associate of Arts Degree Labour Studies
The Labour Studies programme of Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies builds on the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology, History, Political Science and Law to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to workers and work. Students take courses in Labour History, Labour Law, Information Technology, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and in other areas such as Mathematics, Critical Thinking and Accounting. The aim is to prepare the student for the widest possible concern and interest of the worker in this globalized environment. The programme is thus designed to be comprehensive.
This programme provides the present labour leader, the union member and the non-union worker with the relevant theory, principles, skills and practice necessary for success and/or employment in the field. A Labour Studies Degree prepares students to pursue careers in trade unions, all levels of government and even in the private sector as industrial relations officers. Virtually every individual and organization deal with employees and work, and with the growing emphasis on human resource issues, there is an on-going demand for graduates with an understanding and the capabilities in these areas. Our graduates pursue occupations such as Industrial Relations Officer, Human Resources Officer, Union Analyst, Labour Officer and Labour Inspector. An understanding of work, workers and employment issues is also a very valuable asset in other occupations such as journalism, teaching and law.
The Associate Degree programme is articulated with the National Labor College of the George Meany Centre in Maryland, USA where our students complete their Bachelor Degree in Labour Studies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES
The overall requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree are as follows:
- Earn a minimum of 62 credit hours in academic courses
- Earn a minimum grade point average of 2.00. Some programmes may have higher grade point requirements
- Meet the Degree requirements of the specific programme of study in which the Degree is to be awarded, including the general education requirements, as detailed in the College catalogue issued in the year in which the degree began, or which was in effect during the academic year of the most recent readmission to the College
- Complete the Research Paper/Thesis wherever this is required
TUITION FEES
Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is now a participant in GATE - Government’s Assistance for Tuition Expenses. The tuition fees listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.
Programme of Study ($) (FULL TIME)
- Associate of Arts Degree in Labour Studies- $4,000.00
- Programme Fees (per year) - $100.00
- Application Fees - $100.00
- Student Guild Fee (Compulsory Fee Payment) - $60.00
- Re-entry fee - $100.00
Programme of Study ($) (PART TIME)
- Associate of Arts Degree in Labour Studies- $3,000.00
- Programme Fees (per year) - $100.00
- Application Fees - $100.00
- Student Guild Fee (Compulsory Fee Payment) - $60.00
- Re-entry fee - $100.00
Note:
- Late Registration Fee: All students registering for programmes after the published date for regular registration shall pay a non-refundable fee of $300.00
- Library Caution Fee: Refundable fee of $200.00
- Lab Fee: $120.00
- Graduation Fee: $500 ($200 Refund upon return of gown and mortarboard in acceptable condition)
- Transcript Fee: A fee of $50.00 will be charged for a student transcript
- Grade Appeal: $50.00
- Replacement Fees:
- Receipt - $10.00
- ID Card - $40.00
- Certificates - $100.00