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Earn A College Degree (NLC)              

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Labor Studies is available through the George Meany Center-National Labor College (GMC-NLC).

The IAFF has completed work with the National Labor College, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, to offer college credit for fire service and EMS training, as well local labor organization activities.  These programs recognize the unique training and experiences of fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics and provide college equivalent credit for them. 

National Labor College Accreditation

Course Title

Credits

Hazardous Materials Training for First Responder Operations

2

Hazardous Materials Training for First Responder Technician

6

Training for Hazardous Materials Response: Confined Space Operations

2

Training for Hazardous Materials Response: Confined Space Rescue

3

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations

2

Training for HazMat Response: Chemical Process Industry

1.5

Training for HazMat Response: Clandestine Drug Operations

1

Training for HazMat Response: Emergency Medical Service

2

Training for Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases

1

Training for Hazardous Materials Response: Pesticides

1

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training

1

 Seven programs of undergraduate study are available:

  • Labor Studies

  • Labor History

  • Labor Education

  • Labor Safety and Health

  • Political Economy of Labor

  • Union Leadership and Administration

  • Professional and Technical Studies

The GMC-NLC also has several offerings for graduate study:

  • Certificate in Labor and Employment Policy

  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA)*

  • Master’s Degree in Legal and Ethical Issues (LEST)*

  • Master's Degree in Organization Development

  • Master’s Degree in Union Leadership and Administration

*These programs are offered through a partnership with the University of Baltimore.  The programs are not open to students unless they have been admitted through GMC-NLC. 

Students must attend at least five classes at the National Labor College.  This can be accomplished over two, one-week sessions.  Click here to see the approximate cost. The National Labor College also offers no interest loans to help defray the cost of books and tuition and grants to qualifying students. 

The National Labor College is dedicated to serving the needs of working men and women by bringing higher education to workers and preparing union representatives for the challenge of leadership in the global economy.  The college receives a significant amount of its funding through union dues paid by working men and women from throughout the world. 

Information about the Bachelor of Arts program, such as majors and courses, in the National Labor College is also available in the Course Catalog.

For more information on the program, contact the National Labor College at (301) 431-6400.

 

 

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