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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.
So today we went to one of the best places in Northern Ireland. We went to the Ulster American Folk Park located in Omagh. I was very appreciative to be able to experience it for my second time. The park has different houses that shows us how the different classes lived. There were houses that … Continue reading Ireland: Day 10 by Amanda De Witt
Well it is the ninth day here in Ireland, pictures and videos cannot compare to the beauty that must be seen with the human eyes in this gorgeous Emerald Isle. Today we took the two hour bus ride from Derry to Belfast and spent the afternoon at the recently opened Titanic Belfast museum. I have … Continue reading Ireland: Day 9 by Victoria Keech
Today we awoke to another amazing, traditional Irish breakfast prepared by Mr. Slevin at the Clarence House which consisted of potato scones, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, an assortment of toast , muffins, and of course let’s not forget the tea! I had a conversation this morning with Mr. Slevin in regards to the … Continue reading Ireland: Day 8 by DIANE DAVIDSON
Today we went to Glenveagh National Park, which contained a castle. Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 39,000 acres in extent consists of three areas. The largest … Continue reading Ireland: Day 7 by Marie Cram
Today in Ireland was an absolutely beautiful day and we strolled through city centre and was able to capture (kind of) a picture of us in front of a fountain. During our class lecture Professor Lightfoot talked about how America went “rogue” when it comes to International Relations and Professor Kesler talked about how prejudice, … Continue reading Ireland: Day 6 by Stephanee Bridges
Today is day 5 in cold, beautiful Ireland. After our brilliant breakfast, we had class on campus this morning. We had grand discussions about self-awareness and narcissism. During the break between classes a professor asked some of us if we wanted to be test subjects in a massage training. Some of us got to get … Continue reading Ireland: Day 5 by Rebecca Breyan
Today, we woke up and headed to North West Regional College to catch the bus to Bushmills Distillery with a studying abroad group from Spain! Even though it smelt amazing, the taste of whiskey isn’t that good, so most of the girls gave their free taste of Bushmills to Mr. Fouts, Bonnie Kesler’s new husband. … Continue reading Ireland: Day 4 by Aliza Breyan
First day at North West Regional College… Cheers from Ireland! Today was our first day of school here in Ireland since Monday was Labor Day celebration. We received a very hospitable and warm welcome from Willie and other school officials. They even had tea, coffee and scones for us 🙂 delisioso 🙂 We toured the school … Continue reading Ireland: Day 3 by Lina Pack
We got up in the morning and we ate breakfast together. After we went walking down to the city center and found out where we are going to have our classes. Later we went on a walking tour around the city of Derry. We learned that the river splits the city into two halves (one … Continue reading Ireland: Day 2 by Casey Bickel
Landing in Ireland was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. As soon as the clouds disappear, all you can see are vast green countrysides and cliffs. It was truly awe inspiring. I looked out the window and saw little bunnies running in the grass of the runway. It was pretty adorable. I stepped off the plane … Continue reading Ireland: Day 1 by Ashley Bauder