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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

  • SYG 2010 – Sociology of Social Problems- 3 credits

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.

Exploring Historical Derry, Ireland by Natalie McDade

On this beautiful day, we explored the famous historical Walls of Derry, Ireland. The small city of Derry has a long history of sectarian tension and violence. The tour educated us on the civil wars, upheavals, sieges and art of the ancient city. Throughout the tour the guide explained the war during the 17th Century … Continue reading Exploring Historical Derry, Ireland by Natalie McDade

My eyes gasped seeing the amount of green and the landscape of Ireland! by Shannon Barrett

I am usually a very easy going person although I am known to stress a lot about the small things. But unlike these small things that were stressful, I had a huge other path to overcome. It was an enormous baby step that took part in my travels. From taking my first flight ever that … Continue reading My eyes gasped seeing the amount of green and the landscape of Ireland! by Shannon Barrett