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The Program

The MMFRP is a year-long, community-based research practicum on Latinx immigrants and social justice. Many students say it’s one of their most meaningful experiences in college.

In 2024-2025, we will study labor rights and climate justice among Latinx communities in California’s Imperial Valley, together with Comite Cívico del Valle and Imperial Valley Equity and Justice Coalition.

The program satisfies practicum requirements for 6th (ELO), 7th (high impact), and 8th. It also makes up most of the UCSD Human Rights & Migration minor and counts toward USP and Sociology majors. All costs are covered for you.

Requirements & Eligibility

Requirements: Required courses include:

  • FALL or BEFORE: ONE course on migration, which may include USP 162 (Migration and the City), SOCI 125: Sociology of Immigration, SOCI 133; Immigration in Comparative Perspective, or SOCI 163: Migration and the Law, OR SOCI 127: Immigration, Race and Ethnicity (If you’ve already taken one of these, you may skip the Fall course).
  • WINTER: USP 188/SOCI 188 (Fieldwork in Migrant Communities) – ** 8 units (note: this course fulfills both Sociology and USP methods requirements and counts for both majors)
  • SPRING: USP 188B (Research Analysis and Reporting)

In winter, there are 3 required two-day trips to Imperial County, CA to interview migrants, likely Fri-Sat weeks 3, 5, and 7. All transport, hotel & food expenses are paid. Due to the schedule and demands of fieldwork, we recommend a max of 1-2 other courses in winter. Most students also work paid jobs during the program.

Eligibility: To participate, students must speak Spanish and commit to four courses (1 fall, 2 winter, 1 spring). Preference goes to 3rd years and up.

We welcome DACA and undocumented students. If you are a student parent, please reach out to the director to make relevant scheduling accommodations.

We occasionally make exceptions to the Spanish and year/standing requirements for talented students.

Apply

To apply, please fill out this linked form and enroll in USP 162 for Summer Session II or Fall 2024 (OR in SOCI 125, 127, or 163).

Admissions is ROLLING until full, and you will be notified within a month.

For more info please contact the program director, Dr. Abigail Andrews at alandrews AT ucsd DOT edu.