THE IRISH STUDIES MINOR
Open to all undergraduates, the program draws from diverse fields such as history, literature, science, media, and more, to provide a holistic understanding of Irish identity, both past and present.
Requirements (15 credits)
To complete the Irish Studies Minor, students must take:
HI 255 – Celtic and Irish History
One of the following English courses (Choose one):
ENG 229 – Experiencing Irish Literature
ENG 276 – Modern Irish Writing
ENG 277 – Irish Drama
Three electives in at least two different academic disciplines (9 credits total)
SHU Dingle Courses approved for the Irish Studies Minor:
Biology and Marine Science
BI 104/278-IR Introduction to Coastal Ecology in Ireland
BI 104/278-IR Coastal Ecology in Ireland
Communications
CM 132-IR Irish Media
CM 135-IR Irish Cinema
Economics, Marketing & Tourism
EC 295-IR Contemporary Topic Economics: Ireland
MK 299-IR Tourism Marketing
SM 265-IR Sports Marketing in Ireland
Education
ED 341/541-IR Irish & American Education in Comparative Perspective
Health & Exercise Science
EX 299-IR Health & Fitness: Irish Perspective
Music
MU 106-IR Introduction to Irish Music
Philosophy & Religious Studies
PH 353-IR Bioethics: Philosophical Approaches
TRS 271-IR Celtic Religious Traditions
Social Sciences
AN 230-IR Community, Culture, and Folklore
PS 389-IR Celtic Connections & Enriching the Brain
Why Choose the Irish Studies Minor?
Enhance your understanding of a globally influential culture
Broaden your academic and international experience
Add value to majors in History, English, Political Science, Education, and more
