15 Master's degrees offered by the university

In this Rhetoric and Writing Studies program at University of Texas El Paso, students examine the theoretical and practical elements of rhetoric. 

The Master of Science in Intelligence and National Security Studies at University of Texas El Paso  provides a highly-rigorous interdisciplinary graduate program intended for students seeking employment or career advancement in the United States Intelligence Community.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at University of Texas El Paso has excellent BA programs in Sociology and Anthropology and an excellent MA program in Sociology (with close collaboration of the Anthropology faculty).

The Master’s program in the Department of Communication at University of Texas El Paso is a graduate researched based program that focuses on theory research, research methods and communication principles.

The MA program in Latin American and Border Studies (LABS) at University of Texas El Paso focuses on the study of the US-Mexico border and the broader study of Latin America in the context of increasing transnational connections seen most obviously in the border region.

The Experimental Psychology program at University of Texas El Paso is designed to provide students with the research background needed to propose and complete an original, empirical thesis.

The M.A. in Spanish at University of Texas El Paso builds on the undergraduate degree and students are provided with added skills for advanced research and the analysis of literary and cultural texts from Hispanic America, Spain, Brazil and the U.S./Mexico border.

The Master of Defense and Strategic Studies at University of Texas El Paso is designed to provide an in-depth, critical examination of the major defense and security challenges facing the United States now and in the future.

University of Texas El Paso's  location at the intersection of political systems, nationalities, and cultures provides many fascinating and unique opportunities to study Political Science.

The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Texas El Paso is a 36-credit hour program. Courses are offered face-to-face in the evenings, online, or a hybrid combination of online and face-to-face approaches.

The M.Ed. in School Counseling at University of Texas El Paso  is intended primarily for those wishing to be school counselors.

The Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) degree at University of Texas El Paso is a 60-semester credit hour graduate program that provides a strong foundation in the philosophy, process, and profession of rehabilitation counseling through didactic coursework, field experiences, and extracurricular experiences.

The Department of Economics and Finance offers a Master of Science degree in economics at University of Texas El Paso.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MSN at University of Texas El Paso is a hybrid programme designed for working professionals. This public study mode course spans seven semesters, combining online learning with face-to-face sessions. It prepares students for national certification across the lifespan.

The M.Sc. Economics with Data Analytics at University of Texas El Paso is a 30-hour postgraduate programme. This public study mode course combines advanced economic theory with practical statistical software training. Students gain expertise in Python and R while earning a specialist certificate in big data analytics.