Department of Italian Studies - Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies is designed to meet the needs of students who are committed to the study of Italy, its language and its culture. Special emphasis is placed on language skills and literature, but courses are also taken in a wide range of related areas such as art history, cinema and music appreciation. The Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies requires successful completion of 120 credits made up of a 42 credit general education requirement, a 60 credit major and 18 credits of free electives. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and earn at least a C grade (2.0) in every course in the major (60 credits).

General Education credit requirements
Italian Studies Major credit requirements
Minor requirements