Border Studies, Certificate
Border Studies undergraduate certificate description
The certificate program in border studies equips you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand and contribute to the transformation of borders and transborder communities across nations. You become an effective agent of change by leveraging the history, culture, economics and environmental conditions of borders to advocate for prosperous, resilient and safe border communities and develop informed and innovative solutions.
The certificate program is offered through Arizona State University's School of Transborder Studies, the only school in the U.S. focused on the challenges, opportunities and populations of the U.S.-Mexico transborder space. An optional internship provides you with hands-on experience in the field.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Program Requirements
Enrollment Requirements
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Career Outlook
Careers this border studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Students acquire knowledge and skills for careers in government, community and nonprofit organizations; international organizations and businesses; and consulting. The certificate is also appropriate for students preparing for graduate education in political science, economics, public administration, environmental management, public health, cultural studies, migration and other fields where globalization as well as transnational and border processes pose particular challenges and opportunities for society.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Community Health Workers
- Growth: 12.7%
- Median Salary*: 51850
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
- Growth: 5.5%
- Median Salary*: 56730
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Growth: 6.9%
- Median Salary*: 55090
Survey Researchers
- Growth: -4.8%
- Median Salary*: 69460
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Growth: 1.6%
- Median Salary*: 54210
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
- Growth: 4.8%
- Median Salary*: 48430
Social and Community Service Managers
- Growth: 7.2%
- Median Salary*: 80390
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Growth: 4.4%
- Median Salary*: 59550
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Program Contact Information
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