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21 Master's degrees offered by the university
Family and Child Studies
The Family and Child Studies M.A. at The University of New Mexico is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time completion over four semesters. This 33-credit degree offers specialised tracks in family life, human development, and early childhood, providing flexible pathways for diverse career goals.
Economics
The Department of Economics Graduate Program at The University of New Mexico offers two separate graduate degrees, the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy.
Geography
A graduate student who elects to pursue a Master’s degree in Geography at The University of New Mexico should have either an undergraduate degree in geography (or related field) or be prepared to make up deficiencies as determined by the Geography and Environmental Studies Department’s Graduate Advisory Committee.
German Studies
The German Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive exploration of language, literature, and culture. This degree provides full-time study options designed to build fluency and cultural navigation skills. Students benefit from expert faculty and unique immersive summer opportunities.
Portuguese
The Portuguese programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive exploration of Lusophone culture and language. This undergraduate degree provides students with a flexible study mode to master Brazilian Portuguese. It is designed to foster professional language skills and deep cultural engagement over a standard duration.
French
The French programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive degree designed for full-time study. This course develops high-level language proficiency and deep cultural awareness. Students explore diverse traditions across the global French-speaking world through an engaging on-campus curriculum.
Spanish
The Spanish programme at The University of New Mexico offers an advanced M.A. degree. This comprehensive course provides full-time study in Iberian Studies, focusing on linguistics and literature. Students benefit from a historic department at a leading university, preparing for diverse professional careers.
Latin American Studies and Public Health
The Latin American Studies and Public Health degree at The University of New Mexico is intended to prepare graduates to improve the health of Latin American populations and Latinx populations in the United States, with a primary focus on New Mexico, the Southwest, the United States/Mexico border region, and regions south of the border.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at The University of New Mexico focuses on human diversity and evolutionary change. Students benefit from extensive field research opportunities across the globe while studying at this prestigious research centre.
Psychology
The Psychology program is offered by The University of New Mexico. A master's in psychology prepares students for certain psychology careers, including clinical and school counseling roles in many states. However, graduates also excel in other fields and roles, including human resources, social services, project management, and market research.
Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
The M.A. Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies program at The University of New Mexico in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offer a transition into advanced literary and cultural study.
Latin American Studies
The Latin American Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a prestigious, interdisciplinary education. Students can pursue this degree at undergraduate or postgraduate levels through full-time study. This nationally prominent course provides a supportive environment at a leading Tier 1 research institution.
American Studies
The American Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to understanding identity, power, and place. This full-time degree explores global and regional contexts, focusing on social justice and cultural systems to help students transform their world through critical analysis.
Public Policy
The Public Policy programme at The University of New Mexico is an innovative postgraduate degree designed for aspiring analysts. This full-time course focuses on data-driven solutions and community knowledge. Students develop professional expertise in program evaluation and public administration at this leading institution.
Chicana and Chicano Studies
The Chicana and Chicano Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers an interdisciplinary approach to ethnic and cultural research. This degree focuses on social justice and transnational history within the unique cultural landscape of the American Southwest.
Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies
Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies at The University of New Mexico is a multidisciplinary program committed to the study of the social and political contexts of education.
Native American Studies
The Native American Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive degree focused on Indigenous sovereignty and nation building. This full-time or online course provides students with deep insights into Indigenous thought and sustainability within a renowned research organisation.
Global and National Security
In addition to the required three credit hour introductory course (Introduction to Global and National Security) at The University of New Mexico , the modules listed below constitute the offerings of the PSGNS during the first three years of the program.
Political Science
The Political Science programme at The University of New Mexico offers an advanced M.A. track. This rigorous curriculum provides high-quality instruction in the systematic study of politics. Students benefit from a full-time, research-intensive environment designed to prepare them for elite scholarly careers.
Sociology
The Sociology programme at The University of New Mexico is a comprehensive doctoral track where students earn an MA en route to a PhD. This full-time, on-campus course provides rigorous training in social research and theory, preparing graduates for high-level academic and professional roles within the global landscape.