Political Science · Fall 2026
SDSU POL S 430 — Immig. and Border Politics
Field of Study: Law and Public Policy U.S. immigration and border politics within a global and historical perspective. Transformations of sovereignty, communities, identity, and rights within an era of mass migration and economic interdependence. Policy and popular debates about admission, border control, and the incorporation of migrants.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Completion of the American Institutions requirement. Junior or Senior standing.
- Completion of the American Institutions requirement. Junior or Senior standing.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
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| 4534 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | GMCS 309 | Benjamin Gonzalez O'brien | 4.3/5 · 49 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 84% take again |
| 9845 Lecture | In person | Open | 48 / 49 | Mon/Wed 5:30 PM–6:45 PM | GMCS 310 | Jesus Ayala-candia | 1.0/5 · 2 reviews Difficulty 3.0 · 0% take again |