Academic Program
The Gonzaga-in-Florence program offers courses to challenge, maximize, and enhance your study abroad experience in Florence. Expand your mind as you expand your horizons.
art
business
classical civilizations
communication arts
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economics
English
history
international studies
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Italian studies
music
philosophy
political science
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psychology
religious studies
sociology
women's studies
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| ACADEMIC STANDARDS |
- In keeping with our Jesuit ethos, the GIF faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence and offer a liberal arts and business curriculum that enhances the development of the total self. By taking full advantage of the resources in Florence, the faculty challenges students to think critically and to create global awareness.
- Gonzaga-in-Florence is a campus of Gonzaga University (GU) based in Spokane, Washington. GU ranks third among the top Master’s I universities in the west according to U.S. News and World Report, 2008.
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| ITALIAN REQUIREMENT |
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All students attending the year must complete Italian 101 and 102 by the end of the program. Students attending one semester must complete Italian 101. This requirement may be fulfilled prior to or during your time abroad.
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| FACULTY AND STAFF |
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Gonzaga-in-Florence faculty is composed of professors from Gonzaga University and the University of Florence.
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“Students at Gonzaga-in-Florence benefit from a high level of academic instruction from both European and U.S. faculty. The administration supports faculty as they integrate learning and travel. The result is a rich, holistic, and transformative experience for students and professors alike.”
- Dr. Mark Alfino, Professor of Philosophy, Gonzaga University
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