| Spring 2025: Limerick, Ireland |
| January 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025 (dates are tentative) |
| This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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University of Limerick |
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| Meetings | |
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| Interest Meetings: |
| | 04/25/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Zoom Registration: https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocuippz4jHt1ISRhHR5jn3xlcdK2Oigv_ | |
| | 09/11/2024 | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Zoom Link: https://udel.zoom.us/j/97711666932 | |
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| Program Notes | |
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Important Program Dates:
| Minimum GPA |
2.9 |
| Visa Required/ Fee |
No visa/ Immigration Fee aprox 300 euros |
| Internship |
No |
| Move In Date |
01/19/2025 |
| Orientation |
01/20/2025 - 01/24/2025 |
| First Day Classes |
01/27/2025 |
| Drop/Add |
TBD |
| Move Out Date |
05/20/2025 |
PASSPORT:
All applicants must have a valid passport by the program’s application deadline. Your passport’s expiration date must be more than six months after the program ends. If you do not have a current passport, apply through the U.S. State Department. It takes an average of 10-13 weeks (3-4 months) to process a passport.
VISA:
This program requires registration with Garda National Immigration Bureau. Application to be completed upon arrival in Ireland (approximatley 300 euros.)
COVID:
Please review the CGPS COVID-19 Updates page before applying to a study abroad program for information about COVID-19 related travel requirements and policies for UD study abroad.
Traveling and studying abroad during a global pandemic poses new challenges and requires accepting a higher level of uncertainty than in the past. Students who choose to study abroad at this time must be prepared to adapt to the evolving situation and must take responsibility to act in accordance with the rules, regulations, and recommendations of UD, their program leadership, and legal authorities of their home and host country. Due to the rapidly changing and unpredictable global and local response to COVID-19, these rules, regulations and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
The University will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) as we approach the departure date for this program. Please reach out to your program coordinator or faculty director with questions and continue to monitor the UD coronavirus webpage for updates. If UD decides to cancel a study abroad program, we will communicate directly with affected students. |
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| Program Description | |
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Study at Ireland’s University of the Year for 2019 as selected by the Sunday Times Good University Guide. The University of Limerick (UL) Ireland, established in 1972, is an independent, internationally-focused university with over 13,000 students and 1,400 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. The University is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 133 hectares with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment. The University of Limerick campus is located in the Midwest region of Ireland and is 5km from Limerick City and 20km from Shannon International Airport, servicing direct flights to and from the United States.
Limerick, capital of the country’s mid-west region, is one of Ireland’s most culturally diverse and inclusive cities. It is a bustling and vibrant city noted for its shopping, dining, entertainment, cultural and historical significance and contributions to the arts. Home to more than 200,000 people, of whom almost 50% are under the age of 30,Limerick is a fast-moving and cosmopolitan city in which to live and study.
Study abroad students have free access to the University Arena, which includes a 50-meter swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, an indoor running track and a wide variety of fitness classes. With over 60 clubs and organizations to choose from, students can learn new sports such as archery, diving, windsurfing and much more, or share their interest in photography, drama, traditional music or politics, for example. Study abroad students also have access to the university’s support centres which operate on a free, drop-in basis and include the Math Learning Centre, Science Learning Centre, Writing Centre and Information & Communications Technology Centre.
Housing: Students are housed in 6- or 8-bed apartments with internet access. All students are required to stay in program sponsored housing, independent housing arrangements are not allowed by UD or the program partners.
Experiental Learning: Students have the opportunity to volunteer in the local community, the best way to get to know the Irish.
The Program Fee includes housing, international medical insurance, orientation activities, and full access to University of Limerick facilities and services.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare, meals, Immigration Fee, bedding/linens, transportation to and from the airport in the US and in Limerick. Students will need to budget for meals, cell phone, books and supplies, and other personal expenses.
Upon acceptance to the program, students will be given recommended flight itineraries. See the Cost section below for estimate airfare. The program officially begins when students arrive in Limerick. |
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| ACCESSIBILITY: Student housing and classrooms will not have air conditioning. Students with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to study abroad, but should be aware that accessibility and accommodation in some program locations may differ from the United States. Transit systems and legacy building construction practices may not meet U.S. accessibility standards, and alternative access to public transportation, buildings, or public sites cannot be guaranteed. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs. |
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| Program Courses | |
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| Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites |
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| All students must enroll in at least 12 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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Students may take up to 15 credits.
Please note: Courses offered are subject to change as the host institution’s schedule may change.
Please note: Courses ending in 67 (example PSYC 367) may only meet an elective requirment |
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| BISC 300-070: Introduction to Microbiology (4 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: BY4014 Microbiology and Immunology |
| Major groups of microorganisms (algae, protozoa, fungi and bacteria) are studied. Emphasis on the physiology, metabolism, diversity and interactions between and among each group and bacteria and their interactions with humans. Lab included. |
| Prerequisite: PREREQ: BISC 207 or BISC 205. |
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| BUAD 301-072: Introduction to Marketing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: MK4002 Marketing |
| Management of the marketing functions, marketing research, product planning, distribution channels, pricing, personal selling, and advertising. Emphasis on consumer and industrial markets. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| Restrictions: Requires sophomore status. |
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| BUAD 309-072: Organizational Behavior (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PM4022 Principles of Organisational Behaviour |
| Examines individual, group, and organizational determinants of work behavior in organizations. Theory and concepts relevant to individual differences, attitudes, motivation, teams, leadership, power, and organizational culture and change are discussed with an emphasis on applying this knowledge to the challenges of management in a variety of organizations. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| Restrictions: Requires sophomore status. |
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| CIEG 445-070: Industrial Ecology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ER4606 CLEAN TECHNOLOGY |
| Focuses on environmental issues related to industry and society. Life cycle analysis and other tools are used to examine material and energy flows and the impact of humans and industry on the environment. Topics include: pollution prevention strategies, environmental management systems, and sustainable built environments. |
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| ECON 103-071: Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: EC4102 Macroeconomics |
| Analyzes the determinants of unemployment, inflation, national income and policy issues relating to how the government alters unemployment and inflation through government spending, taxes and the money supply. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| Restrictions: ECON 101 |
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| ECON 340-071: International Economics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: EC4014 International Economics |
| Theory, problems and policy in international trade and finance with emphasis on developments since World War II. |
| Prerequisite: ECON101 and ECON103 |
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| EDUC 387-070: Integrating Technology in Education (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: EN4022: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING |
NOT Offered in 25S
Introduces prospective teachers to technology available for use in classroom content areas. Focus on contemporary collaborative tools that support communication, content representation, collaborative, and professional planning. Combine theory with hands-on laboratory activities in engineering and technology. |
| Restrictions: Open to ETE majors only. |
| NOT Offered in 25S |
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| ENGL 318-070: Studies in Film (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: CU4018 - EUROPEAN CINEMA FROM THE 1960s TO THE PRESENT |
| Special topics such as film genres, major directors and Soviet cinema. |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 110 |
| Restrictions: May be taken up to three times when topics vary. |
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| ENGL 351-070: Studies in Irish Literature (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: EH4036 Irish Literature 1930-1990 |
| Studies of Irish literature from the earliest times to the present day. Content varies by expertise of instructor. |
| Prerequisite: ENGL110. |
| Restrictions: May be taken up to three times when topics vary. |
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| HIST 267-071: Europe: Society and Governance 1890 - 1990 (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: HI4082 Europe: Society and Governance; 1890-1990 |
NOT Offered in 25S
Examines significant political, social and cultural aspects of modern life in Europe. This course will, therefore, probe some of the key social and cultural transformations of the twentieth century, and discuss the key political issues and events that have defined that period. |
| Not offered in 25S |
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| HIST 267-072: Ireland: Revolution and Independence 1898 - 1968 (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: HI4102 Ireland: Revolution and Independence, 1898-1968 |
NOT Offered in 25S
This course charts the history of how Ireland emerged from the British Empire in the years following 1898. The course is divided into lecture themes which address a wide range of important topics. These include the impact of the Boer War on Ireland, resurgance of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, rise of Sinn Fein, Larkin and the Union Movement, Connolly and Irish Socialism, 1916 Rising, War of Independence, Civil War and Partition, Ireland during and after the Second World War, the declaration of the Republic, Civil Rights and the origins of the modern 'Troubles'. |
| Not Offered in 25S |
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| KAAP 180: Introduction to Exercise Science (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PY4112 Physiology and Anatomy and Pedagogy of HRA |
NOT Offered in 25S
Introduction to the science of human movement. Survey of selected topics in the areas of exercise physiology, sports medicine, biomechanics, exercise psychology, and motor control. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Math/Science Breadth |
| Restrictions: Students may not receive credit for KAAP220 if taken after completion of KAAP309. |
| Not Offered in 25s |
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| LING 480-070: Sociolinguistics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: LI4212 Linguistics 2 |
| Interface between language and contemporary society: theories, research and analytical methods. Topics include: regional dialects; language contact; languages of underrepresented populations, such as ethnic minorities and people with language disabilities; social biases in language assessment; language and culture; language and mass media; language planning and policy development in education and the Official English movement; technology and communication; language attitudes, among others |
| Prerequisite: LING 101. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Multicultural |
| Restrictions: Restricted to Junior and Senior CGSC Majors/Minors and LING Minors. |
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| MATH 242-073: Analytic Geometry and Calculus B (4 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: MS4022 Calculus 2 |
| Brief review of MATH241; evaluation of limits by L’Hospital’s rule; applications of integration; integration techniques; parametric curves; polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series. Includes use of computers to perform symbolic, numerical and graphical analysis. |
| Prerequisite: PREREQ: MATH 241 or MATH 232. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Math/Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group D |
| Restrictions: Students who received credit in MATH243 are not eligible to take this course without permission. |
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| NURS 246-070: Family Health and Wellness (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4252 - INTRODUCTION TO SUPPORT STRATEGIES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN |
| Introduces the conceptual foundations for family centered care. Family centered care encompasses health and wellness promotion and maintenance as well as disease prevention across the lifespan within the context of family. Content integrates evidence informed care approaches to address diverse individual and family needs with attention to relationships among members. Legal and ethical issues related to health promotion and disease prevention in individuals within families are addressed. |
| Prerequisite: NURS120, NURS233, NURS234, and NURS243. COREQ: NURS247. |
| Restrictions: Nursing majors only. |
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| NURS 262-070: Healthcare Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4086 - RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN HEALTHCARE |
| Focuses on theory and healthcare research as the foundation for evidence-based practice. Gain a basic understanding of the research process while learning to appraise the evidence. Interpret evidence to improve patient outcomes. |
| Prerequisite: COREQ: STAT 200 or MATH 201. |
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| NURS 411-073: Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Child and Adolescent Mental Health (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4165 - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH |
| Consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system. Exploration of some topics may include a laboratory or clinical component. Variable topics. |
| Restrictions: Open to nursing and health studies majors, or by permission of professor. May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. |
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| NURS 411-071: Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Crisis Resolution and Risk Management in Mental Health Care (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4056 - CRISIS RESOLUTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE |
NOT Offered in 25S
Consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system. Exploration of some topics may include a laboratory or clinical component. Variable topics. |
| Restrictions: Open to nursing and health studies majors, or by permission of professor. May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. |
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| NURS 411-074: Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Older Person Nursing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4094 - OLDER PERSON NURSING: VALUE BASED PRACTICE |
| Consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system. Exploration of some topics may include a laboratory or clinical component. Variable topics. |
| Restrictions: Open to nursing and health studies majors, or by permission of professor. May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. |
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| NURS 411-070: Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Palliative Care (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4106 - PRINCIPLES OF PALLIATIVE CARE |
| Consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system. Exploration of some topics may include a laboratory or clinical component. Variable topics. |
| Restrictions: Open to nursing and health studies majors, or by permission of professor. May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. |
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| NURS 411-072: Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Reproductive Health and Wellbeing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: NM4284 - REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| Consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system. Exploration of some topics may include a laboratory or clinical component. Variable topics. |
| Restrictions: Open to nursing and health studies majors, or by permission of professor. May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. |
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| PHIL 202: Contemporary Moral Problems (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PO4062 Contemporary Moral Issues |
NOT Offered in 25S
The application of philosophical techniques to contemporary moral problems
such as abortion, punishment, biomedical ethics, reverse discrimination and
sexual morality. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Arts/Humanities Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group A |
| Not Offered in 25S |
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| PHYS 201-070: Introductory Physics I (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PH4142 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS |
| First course in a sequence with PHYS 202 that provides an introduction to physics for students in the life and environmental sciences. Introduction to concepts of force, energy, and momentum, with examples of linear, rotational, and oscillatory motion. Solid body and fluid mechanics discussed. |
| Prerequisite: PREREQ: MATH 115 or MATH 117 or MATH 221 or MATH 231 or MATH 241. COREG: PHYS221 |
| Restrictions: Requires a strong mathematics background in geometry, algebra and trigonometry. Student who received credit in PHYS203 or PHYS207 are not eligible to take this course without permission. |
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| PHYS 310-070: Introduction to Thermal Physics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PH4042 THERMAL PHYSICS |
| General overview of thermal phenomena. Provides detailed treatment of the First Law of Thermodynamics. Introduces concepts of micro- and macro-states, and entropy and the Second Law are treated within a statistical context. First and second laws are applied to power and refrigeration cycles. The concept of free energies and their connection to phase transitions is developed. Finishes with brief introduction to Boltzmann factor and partition function. |
| Prerequisite: PREREQ: PHYS 207 and MATH 242. |
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| POSC 300-070: Research Methods for Political Science (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PO4102 Methods and Research in Political Science |
| Introduction to research methods including research design and data analysis. |
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| POSC 309-073: Political Culture by Country: Limerick, Ireland (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PO4118 Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting Politics, Policy and Polity |
| Introduction to the political and civic cultures underpinning and supporting different political systems. Topics may vary depending on host country. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
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| POSC 339-071: European Union (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PO4015 The Government and Politics of the European Union |
| The European Union is an economic and political union that binds together twenty-seven European countries. This course provides an overview of the history, institutions, policies and controversies surrounding the European Union. |
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| POSC 363-070: International Law (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: LA4058 Human Rights Law |
| Course introduces students to intl law in an unconventional way: through the prism of intl relations. Topics are sources (treaties, custom), subjects (states, intl organizations, NGOs, individuals), law making processes, & institutions (including Intl Court of Justice & Intl Criminal Court). Also thematic issues (use of force, intl humanitarian law, intl criminal law, & intl environmental law) with a view to how politics shapes & constrains the law, and how law shapes & constrains politics. |
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| POSC 401-070: Topics in Law and Politics: Medical Law (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: LA4006 Medical Law |
| Critical topics in law and politics. Topics will vary.This module covers: legal and ethical issues surrounding medical confidentiality and access to medical records; human rights and ethical perspectives on autonomy in healthcare decision-making; informed consent to medical treatment; capacity to consent in relation to minors and those with mental incapacity; refusal of treatment and; end-of-life decision-making. |
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| POSC 433-070: African Politics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: AFRICAN POLITICS: DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY |
NOT Offered in 25S
Overview of politics and society in sub-saharan Africa including: colonialism, the rise of nationalism, decolonization, single-party and military rule, the role of social movements and religious, class, gender and ethnic identities and the move toward economic and political liberalization. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Multicultural |
| Not offered in 25S |
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| POSC 438: Topics in Political Theory: Multiculturalism and Political Theory (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PO4108 Multiculturalism and Political Theory |
Focuses on selected topics in political theory. Topics vary by instructor.
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| Restrictions: RESTRICTIONS: May be taken twice for credit when topics vary. |
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| PSYC 207-076: Research Methods (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4033 Research Methods |
NOT Offered in 25S
Reviews the major issues involved in the design of psychological experiments. Includes measurement issues, internal and external validity of experiments, research with single subjects, and research ethics. Discusses both laboratory and field research. |
| Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in PSYC100 or NSCI100 |
| Restrictions: Open to PSYC and NSCI majors and minors. |
| Not offered in 25S |
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| PSYC 340-075: Cognition (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4037 Cognition 1 |
| Examination of how the mind works, covering topics such as perception, vision, attention, memory, language, concepts and decision making. Major themes include understanding the mind/brain relationship, using empirical data to develop and evaluate cognitive theories, and understanding the implications of cognitive research for everyday life. |
| Prerequisite: Grades of C- or better in PSYC207 and in PSYC209 or substitutes (MATH202, MATH205, STAT200, SOCI301), except for Neuroscience majors. |
| Restrictions: Open to psychology majors and minors and Neuroscience majors. |
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| PSYC 350-070: Developmental Psychology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4012 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE LIFE SPAN 1 |
| An analysis of theory and research in developmental psychology including the topics of developmental processes, developmental risk, systems theory and contemporary social issues. |
| Prerequisite: Grades of C- or better in PSYC207, and PSYC209 or substitutes (MATH202, MATH205, STAT200, SOCI301) |
| Restrictions: Open to psychology majors and minors only. |
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| PSYC 367-102: Seminar: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4062 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO NURSING AND MIDWIFERY |
| Gynaecological health and wellbeing and care for women with related problems to include endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cervical cancer screening, breast awareness, gynaecological cancers. Topics addressed will include fertility, infertility, pre-conception care, sexual and reproductive health needs of diverse groups. Cultural issues impacting on sexuality, fertility and childbearing e.g. female genital mutilation. Health promotion strategies appropriate within maternal health, use of complementary therapies in reproduction and childbearing. The role of the midwife in family planning and contraception. Impact of substance abuse on childbearing, sexually transmitted infections, consequences of childbearing including morbidity and mortality. Perinatal mental health, domestic violence/abuse. Applied pharmacology. |
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| PSYC 367-107: Seminar: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4047 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 |
sychology is a discipline that uses data to try to understand the world; we use rigorous research methods to understand psychological processes, identify social issues and to evaluate interventions. The module will explore how social phenomena become social issues in relation to psychological identity and values; how social issues impact us psychologically; and the psychology of individual and collective responses to social issues.
Using specific social issues as a focus, students will gain insight into the discipline of psychology and engage in debating and evaluating the theory and method of psychology. Through a psychological analysis of the causes and consequences of social issues, students will gain insight into how these issues might be resolved. |
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| PSYC 467-075: Seminar: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4097 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY |
NOT Offered in 25S
The specific focus of this module is developmental psychopathology. Developmental
psychopathology is a domain of psychology whichconcentrates on how psychosocial and biological factorscontribute to psychological adjustment and maladjustment. The module will introduce students evidence relating both environmental and genetic determinants of mental health and consider the role that developmental factors may have in the expression of mental health problems. |
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| PSYC 467-070: Seminar: PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL ISSUES (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PS4032 - PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL ISSUES |
| Issues covered will include; the media and human behaviour; social conflict; the use and abuse of power; sex and sexuality; society and mental health;social inclusion and exclusion; bullying at work; equality and advocacy; parenting and childcare; the environment |
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| SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SO4032 Introduction to Sociology 2 |
| An overview of the sociological perspective of the study of society, social organization and social institutions with special emphasis on the social causes and consequences of human behavior. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
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| SOCI 213-070: Men and Women in American Society (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SO4002 Gender: Sociological Perspectives |
| Designed to provide students with a sociological framework for analyzing sex and gender relations in contemporary American society. Topics include the social construction of gender, patterns of sex-role socialization, gender stratification in the paid work force, gender relations in the family and other social institutions. Crosslisted with WOMS213. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
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| SOCI 304-070: Criminology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SO4006 The Sociology of Crime Deviance and Social Control |
| The nature, kinds and causes of crime. Criminal liability, criminal careers and organized racketeering. |
| Prerequisite: SOCI 201 or SOCI 209. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
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| SOCI 305-070: Social Class and Inequality (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SO4078 Inequality and Social Exclusion |
| This course investigates the social structural hierarchical positions groups hold relative to the economic, political, social, and cultural resources of the society. |
| Prerequisite: SOCI 201. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
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| STAT 200-072: Basic Statistical Practice (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: MS4222 INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS |
| Uses data from a variety of disciplines to explore topics in statistical data analysis, estimation, and inference. The following topics will be covered: graphical displays; measures of position, central tendency, and variability; basic probability rules; discrete probability distributions; binomial distribution; normal and standard normal probability distributions; sampling distributions; the t distribution; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one mean or proportion; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for two means or proportions; correlation and simple linear regression. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Math/Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group D |
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| UNIV 373-027: Study Abroad - Limerick, Ireland (0 credits) pass/fail |
| Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience and are required to complete a brief post-program assessment of these changes. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Discovery Learning |
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| WOMS 213-070: Men and Women in American Society (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SO4002 Gender: Sociological Perspectives |
| Crosslisted with SOCI213 |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
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| Requirements | |
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The Semester in Limerick is designed for undergraduate students regardless of major with a minimum 2.9 grade point average.
Full-time enrollment status of 12 or more credits is required during the program.
Please note that Nursing students are only eligible if they will be sophomores the spring semester they participate in the program. |
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For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.
A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program. |
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| Costs | |
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How much does it cost?.
- University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Spring Semester
- Travel Study Program Fee
- Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
- Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $1,400.00.
- Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.
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When and how do I pay?
If you are offered acceptance to the program, you will have 3 days to withdraw without financial penalty. After the 3 days have passed, you will be officially accepted to the program, and CGPS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.
- An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in mid-October.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early January.
- Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
- All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.
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Other important things to note:
- Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
- CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.
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| | Delaware Resident | Non-Delaware Resident | | Estimated Tuition based on current year | $7,300.00 | $19,595.00 | | Final Program Fee | $5,030.00 | $5,030.00 | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (estimated) | $12,330.00 | $24,625.00 | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
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| The rates above may not apply to you if you are a UD graduate student during the time you are studying abroad. Please refer to http://www1.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html for the appropriate rates. |
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| The University of Delaware’s differential charge for Engineering, Nursing and Business & Economics students does not apply to winter or summer session and is waived for students enrolled in semester- or year-long study abroad and exchange programs sponsored by the University. |
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| Scholarships | |
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| Financial need-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. To be considered, students must have a current FAFSA on-file with Student Financial Services. For more details, please see our scholarships page. |
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| Deadlines | |
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| All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS. |
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| Submit Program Application by 5pm on | September 20, 2024 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | October 02, 2024 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | mid-October | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early January |
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| *All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $1,000.00 Initial Payment. |
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| Contacts | |
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| Marie Gleason |
| Study Abroad Coordinator |
| 302-831-2852 |
| 302-831-6042 |
| mgleason@udel.edu |
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| File Downloads | |
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| Virtual Tour of UL campus |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
