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SOC 435

Sociology of (Im)migration

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Analysis of historical and contemporary migration and the long-term consequences throughout the world and with a particular focus on the United States.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
  • at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
  • Junior or Senior standing
SOC 101GRI 103GRI 201ETS 150
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; SOC 101 or GRI 103 or GRI 201 or ETS 150.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Terms

spring

Core

CO10, CO13

Restrictions

Junior or Senior standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify different factors that lead to migration as well as the types of migration.
  • describe, interpret, and critique the main migration arguments and theories of incorporation.
  • explain the varied experiences of first and second generation (the children of immigrants) immigrants and immigrant communities.
  • describe the history of American immigration policy.
  • demonstrate an understanding of how immigration and immigration policy relate to national identities, citizenship, and racial formations.