Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at University of Texas El Paso is nationally recognized for excellence in the social sciences by engaging in the discovery and application of knowledge about behavior and the social and cultural processes that underlie it, with a special focus on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands (as well as other areas), environmental justice, migration, and medical sociology/anthropology.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is to offer excellent BA programs that prepare students for employment in education, government, social services and other fields as well as graduate school. Our growing MA program in Sociology has a strong track record that prepares students for advanced social research and entry into Ph.D. programs. Nationally recognized research in border studies, immigration, health and environment makes our department distinctive nationally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecological Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Mesoamerican Cultures

Southwestern Archeology

Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 660 other Bachelors in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$65.00 application fee

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International applicants must complete the Confirmation of Financial Resources form to determine if you meet the required economic resource requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8800 USD / year

≈ 8800 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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