EDU Belfast, Northern Ireland

Stranmillis University College Education Practicum

Students study at Stranmillis University College, a premiere college of education that is part of Queens University. Situated in Belfast, the university attracts international students from all over the world who want to be teachers. Northern Irish and international students attend classes and live together on campus. Students complete school-based work, or practicum, one day a week at a local school in Key Stage 2 classrooms. With the mentoring of a cooperating teacher and university faculty, PC students teach weekly Literacy and Social Studies lessons. In addition to the required Literacy Methods and Practicum course and a Northern Ireland Cross-Cultural course, students can take one or two other education electives to meet their required 15 credit semester.  Weekly meetings with a program advisor, participation in campus clubs and sports activities, and time exploring Belfast neighborhoods with new friends complete this study abroad experience.

Program Overview

Deadlines

• Education Intent to Study Abroad form due to Dr. Hauerwas (ESE abroad chair) by October 14, 2022 for Fall 2023
• Horizons study abroad application due to Center for Global Education by December 2, 2022 for Fall 2023

Program Price

• Providence College tuition
• $1,000 Study Abroad fee
• IFSA housing
• Other fees and expenses (including, but not limited to, roundtrip airfare, shopping, daily lunch and meals out, and additional travel)

Credits and Coursework

Students must take a total of 15 semester credits to meet the full-time study requirement. All courses are taught in English. Student schedules will include:

• PC Customized Literacy II and Practicum (5 credits) – mandatory for all students, fulfills EDU 331/331L
• Northern Ireland Culture and Education (5 credits) – mandatory for all students, fulfills Education department diversity proficiency requirement
• One or two other elective courses (2.5-5 credits)

Housing and Meals

Students will live in a single dorm room on the Stranmillis campus. A meal plan is included for breakfast and dinner. Lunch can be purchased at the dining hall or prepared in the residence hall.

Excursions

Several cultural excursions around Northern Ireland and Ireland are included within the total cost of the program. Students may have the opportunity to visit locations such as:

• Dublin
• Antrim Coast and Giant’s Causeway
• Kilkenny