Celtic Studies examines the history, culture, and languages of the Celtic region.
The Center for Celtic Studies provides interdisciplinary, international educational opportunities for UWM students. Our program includes on-campus instruction by UWM and visiting international faculty, as well as study-abroad options in Ireland, Great Britain, and Europe. We provide a wide range of course and research topics relating to cultures-both historical and modern—that share Celtic influence: the early Continental Celts and the Breton, Cornish, Galician, Irish, Manx, Scots, and Welsh peoples.
Students can concentrate their studies on the Celtic languages, both spoken and written, or they may choose to investigate the broader themes of the Celtic world, such as art, archaeology, literature, history, folklore, music and myth.
Celtic Studies Courses
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Beginning Irish Gaelic for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LINGUIS 131 with 'First Semester Gaelic' subtitle.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CELTIC 103.
Prerequisites: CELTIC 103(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LINGUIS 132 with 'Second Semester Gaelic' subtitle.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary exploration of the archaeology, history, literature, language, myth, and arts of the Celtic peoples (Cornish, Irish, Scots, Welsh, Manx, Breton, & Galician).
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent work supervised by Celtic Studies faculty or staff member. Written course proposal required prior to reg. For additional information, consult program coordinator.
Prerequisites: 2.50 GPA on at least 12 graded credits; consent of instructor and program coordinator.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CELTIC 104.
Prerequisites: CELTIC 104(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LINGUIS 231 with 'Irish (Gaelic)' subtitle.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CELTIC 203.
Prerequisites: CELTIC 203(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LINGUIS 232 with 'Irish (Gaelic)' subtitle.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Focus on an individual Celtic group or one particular aspect of Celtic culture.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Not open to students with cr in Ethnic 250 with similar topic. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major works of literature written in Irish Gaelic, eighth century to present day, in bilingual (Irish/English) texts.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: Celtic 285 & English 285 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Celtic studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in Celtic Studies; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Focus on an individual Celtic group or one particular aspect of Celtic culture.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Celtic studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in Celtic Studies; consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topics.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent work supervised by Celtic Stds faculty or staff member. Writ course proposal req'd prior to reg. For add'l info, consult prog coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor program coordinator, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2020, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/