College of Arts and Sciences
Transborder and Global Human Dynamics (Ph.D.)
College of Arts and Sciences
Transborder and Global Human Dynamics (Ph.D.)
Shape Global Communities with a Doctorate in Transborder and Global Human Dynamics
Embark on a transformative journey with the Ph.D. in Transborder and Global Human Dynamics at New Mexico State University — a pioneering program that situates you at the heart of transnational issues, cultural intersections, and global human dynamics. Through an interdisciplinary foundation in anthropology, political science, history, linguistics, art, and cultural studies, you’ll investigate how borders — real and imagined — shape human experience, identity, and change. With active engagement in field work, collaborative research, and global inquiry, you’ll become equipped to analyze, intervene in and lead conversations that transcend geography and discipline.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines.
- Total credits: 66-67
Delivery Format
In-person
Career Pathways
With your Ph.D. in Transborder and Global Human Dynamics, you’re ready to occupy influential roles where global insight meets community impact. Career paths include international policy advisor, social justice researcher, migration and refugee studies specialist, cultural heritage manager, global nonprofit director, higher education faculty member, and consultant for governments or international organizations. Whether addressing migration, human rights, borderlands policy or cross-cultural communication, you’ll draw on deep interdisciplinary training to lead change in an interconnected world.
Degree questions, answered
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Lead at the Edge of Culture, Borders and Global Change
This unique doctoral program stands out for its commitment to cutting-edge, field-driven research on the dynamics of human movement, culture, and borders. NMSU’s allied departments — from anthropology and government to linguistics and art — offer you rich mentorship, diverse methodologies, and a collaborative academic environment rooted in real-world relevancy. You will engage in original research, often conducted across borders and communities, and apply your knowledge to global challenges — from migration and asylum to environmental justice and cultural production. At NMSU, you’ll not only study the world — you’ll be positioned to change it.
No GRE Required
We’re removing barriers to graduate education, which is why we don’t require the GRE.
The program centers on a set of common courses and colloquia exploring theory, methods, and mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis, and six interdisciplinary research concentrations. Credits for fieldwork, archival work, and community engagement may involve transborder internships and experiences at universities, policy institutes, archives, and think tanks supervised by the student’s committee.
Interdisciplinary Focus Areas
- Cultural and linguistic translation, interpretation, literature, and heritage
- Refugees, asylum-seekers and migration
- Transnational public policy and human rights
- Environmental justice, landscape, archaeology, and heritage management
- Food security, water and energy security, human health, and sustainability
- Power, inequality, and racial justice
Take classes like:
- TBGD 5110 - Introduction to Transborder and Global Human Dynamics
- ANTH 550 - Ethnographic Field Methods
- ENGL 536 - The Borderlands Writing Project
- GNDR 554 - Advanced Issues in Women Crossing Borders
- HIST 590 - Reading Seminar: Borders, Boundaries and Frontiers
- CJUS 514 - Advanced Race, Crime, and Justice
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.