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NOTE: Program complete.
Deadline is passed.
Travel: May 12 – 23, 2019
Courses: 2 options – March 15 – June 2, 2019 or May 12 – July 1, 2019
The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to cross cultural comparisons of sociological learning objectives related to the topic of social problems. These include (but are not limited to) education, economy, substance abuse, healthcare, homelessness, religion, and crime/social deviance. This program will have two term registration options for students with the travel occurring over the same dates for each term. Students may either register for the class during the Spring 0550 term with face to face instruction occurring prior to the travel abroad or register for the class during the Summer 0555 term with online instruction occurring following the travel abroad experience.
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Available courses – Students must enroll in the course listed below. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
Professor: Dr. David Liebert
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the Ireland program lead faculty, Dr. David Liebert, (727)712-5776.
Other SPC Study Abroad programs
Learn more about other Study Abroad countries where SPC students have made their mark.
Student Travel Blog – For a taste of what it’s like to study abroad in Ireland, or to follow our students as they travel, read posts from the Ireland blog below.
As part of a Erasmus grant, 10 human services students and 2 faculty are visiting SPC for two weeks from North West Regional College in Northern Ireland. They have already attended multiple classes at the Tarpon Springs, Seminole, SP/Gibbs campuses and the Bay Pines STEM and Downtown Centers. In addition, they participated in cultural exchange … Continue reading Northern Ireland Students visit SPC
The Center of International Programs recently held a virtual discussion with musicians from Northern Ireland as part of the Northern Ireland Virtual Study Abroad Program. During this time, students had the opportunity to learn more about traditional Irish culture and music. Click here to watch the recording. Brian, Josie and Sean, the musicians who joined … Continue reading A virtual discussion with Northern Ireland Musicians
SPC teamed up with Ulster University in Ireland to present an online webinar about the history of ghosts.
St. Petersburg College is teaming with Ireland’s North West Regional College for Global Perspectives on Health and Social Care: Collaborative Discussions.
Historic landmarks, making new friends, and comparing ideas and opinions during study abroad in Ireland. – Antoinette Barnes, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 Traveling to Ireland was incredible. I got to see new things, try new dishes and meet lots of great new people. My favorite part of the trip was making friends from all … Continue reading SPC student gets an European view on U.S. politics in Ireland
An encounter with a survivor of “The Troubles” makes a big impact on students during study abroad in Ireland. – Alex Stewart, SPC Student, Ireland Program, May 2019 I’ve always loved learning about people and observing how a culture can shape someone’s worldview. With the help of a Study Abroad scholarship, I was able to go … Continue reading SPC student explores Irish culture and worldview in Ireland
I didn’t know quite how to commence this blog but I have to say when I began college, study abroad was not in my future so I thought. I was not ready to leave the country for the first time and venture off on my own in unknown surroundings. Concluding spring semester 2014 a woman … Continue reading Ireland: Giants Causeway
This has been my first study abroad program and time spent out of the US and has definitely been an interesting and amazing experience. From seeing one of the seven wonders to the world (Giant’s Causeway and Slieve League) to conversing with the different groups of people and locals of Ireland, cannot explain the feeling … Continue reading Ireland: My First Study Abroad Program
As we’re making the final leg of our journey from Belfast to Dublin, I look around at all the amazing people I’ve been lucky enough to now call my friends. I don’t know if it is because we’re in a different country and we are so far out of our comfort zones, but I have … Continue reading Ireland: From One Unforgettable Journey to the Next
This trip has been amazing and I loved the time we spent in Derry. The history there is so interesting and I loved learning how tweed jackets are made. We finally made it to Belfast and I am exhausted, but in a good way. Our trip is almost over. The Titanic Museum is a very unique … Continue reading Titanic Museum in Belfast!