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NOTE: Program complete.
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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.
Today was the first day we had completely free to ourselves and nothing scheduled on our itinerary, which after being in Ireland for over a week I think all of us needed. Mr. Slevin provided a full breakfast as usual. After breakfast two of us took Mr. Slevin’s dog, Clay, for a walk around a … Continue reading And On The Ninth Day, We Rested by Austin Timmons
Saturday May 11, 2013. No Class today but we did have a wonderful trip to Glenveagh National Park on the schedule. Breakfast was at 8:30 and our bus arrived somewhere around 9:30. The 45 minute ride took us to a part of the country we had yet to see. After making it out of the … Continue reading The reward was worth the effort! by Jered Tatum
My time in Dublin was fiercely fantastic, long nights of wandering with my new friends, all the tourist traps, street performers. Coming from the tourist dependent state of Florida, it was strangely refreshing to be a tourist again. While Dublin was reminiscent of Orlando back home, Derry is more akin to St. Augustine, a somewhat … Continue reading Irish times. by Joseph Talley
Today we woke up bright and early for a beautiful breakfast provided by Clarence House. I look forward to this breakfast every day because it prepares me for the day ahead. We headed on our adventure to Giants Causeway, and the rope bridge at about 8:30am. I found its history to be fascinating. It’s cool … Continue reading A long but incredible journey… by Tiffany Stafford
Today is Wednesday, May 8th, and I can’t believe the adventure I’ve had. Even though it feels like I’ve been cursed with bad things happening to me every day since I left, I’ve found relief before I fall asleep each night and awaken to the new culture around me. As we ventured out of the … Continue reading On Top of the Hill! by Karissa Skarpias
Hills, hills and more hills. The city of Derry is made up of nothing but hills. Driving into the city was a great way to see different restaurants and local hangouts as we climbed to one of the highest points in Derry, to the Clarence House. The breakfast that was provided for us was incredible … Continue reading Our First Introduction to Derry by Morgan Montaudo
Today we woke up and went to breakfast at our favorite breakfast place, Fixx Coffeehouse. We got Irish breakfasts, letting our delayed classmates taste the wonders that be, and we really wanted to use those 10% discounts. I got pancakes (or crepes) with fresh berries and cream, which was absolutely amazing as usual, and a … Continue reading Dublin To Derry: A Crazed Transfer by Sarah Merrill
Day 2 of Adventures in Ireland! Today we have all finally arrived, Hooray! But the last three of our fellow students didn’t get here until later so to pass the time the other seven of us decided to get some breakfast and explore a little. When we were deciding where to go for breakfast, … Continue reading Book of Awesome and Long Hall of Incredible!! by Emma Herzhauser
04 May 2013 lá amháin Ten hours in Ireland, and counting. It’s my first time here, my first time in Europe, my first time spending new currency, and I’ve lost track of the number of times I commented on their “backwardness”. It’s already been an experience being here. The people, the money, the food, the … Continue reading Lá Amháin! aka, Day One! by Ashley Backert
Well, that’s considering I can even sleep tonight. Exams and the majority of packing is completed. All that’s left to do is some last minute packing in the morning and then heading to the airport to begin this journey. It is safe to say that tonight is going to be a difficult nights sleep. ONE MORE … Continue reading One More Wake Up. by Morgan Montaudo