College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts
Students in this program benefit from faculty who are nationally recognized for their research in border studies, health and environment, and immigration. Graduates are equipped with skills in multivariate and quantitative analysis, as well as in-depth knowledge of major social theories that position them competitively for work in advanced social research and entry into Ph.D. programs.
Collaborate with anthropology and geography faculty across courses, programs and research projects
Faculty are recognized for research and teaching on border populations, including Latinos and Native Americans, and ethnic and racial relations
Research funding comes from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and more
A mentor encouraged Jesús Smith, Ph.D., to pursue a master's in sociology to capitalize on his natural interests in research, instruction and enacting change. The El Paso native said the experience made him an excellent Ph.D. student, which led to the professoriate and his success as a student-centered educator. Jesús recently earned Lawrence Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's award for excellent teaching by an early career faculty member.
Students acquire a profound knowledge of the Hispanic population and the border experience. Our graduates find employment across a spectrum of fields, including academia, education, government and social services.
