Be an agent of change
Prepare to transform societies
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines an education in the liberal arts and sciences as “an approach to learning that involves diverse coursework so students develop a range of knowledge.” In other words, a degree in the liberal arts and sciences does not limit you to a specific career –you are free to pursue endless opportunities, having developed critical thinking, communication, career-readiness and other skills.
Degree programs at the School of Transborder Studies prepare you for success in today’s job market.
World-renowned faculty work with students on meaningful research and professional development, including publishing academic work. Internships, research experiences and mentorship empower students with careerreadiness skills.
Over 90% of employers said they prefer to hire a candidate who shows ethical judgment and integrity, intercultural skills and the capacity for continued new learning.
93% of employers agree that “a candidate’s capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major.”
Career outcomes
Reyna M. graduated in 2012 with a degree in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies (U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy) and is now the founder, CEO and a board member of Aliento, a nonprofit that serves undocumented, DACA and mixed immigration status families. She is an Echoing Green Fellow, a Forbes: 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur and an ATHENA Young Professional recipient by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, among many other awards.
Diana Lara Z. graduated in 2024 with a degree in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies (U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy). She has since joined ASU’s Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program as a coordinator, facilitating middle school and high school outreach to firstgeneration Arizona students.
The program challenged me to think critically and analytically, which changed the way I questioned the world around me. In the words of my mentor, I was becoming an intellectual warrior.”
David U. TRiO program coordinator, South Mountain Community College BA in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies (U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy), 2013
My professors’ mentorship has helped me become the confident, independent researcher I am today. They have nurtured my intellectual growth and supported my development as a leader in the transborder community.”
Laura D. DREAMzone coordinator, Arizona State University BAE in secondary education (Spanish), 2017, MA in Spanish, 2021, PhD in transborder studies, 2024