Degree Requirements

The program offers one major and one minor:

  • Bachelor of Arts, Italian Studies major
  • Minor in Italian Studies

Please reference the Undergraduate Catalog for course requirements specific to the Italian Studies program major and minor.

  • Italian Studies is an interdisciplinary program aimed at imparting an understanding of Italian culture and competence in the Italian language.
  • The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Italian Studies includes one semester of participation in the Gonzaga-in-Florence program or comparable experience in Italy and a senior project.
  • Italian Studies majors are required to take an upper division course in Italian during their fourth year regardless of credits earned.
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An Education That Prepares You for What Comes Next

Gonzaga University offers a rigorous academic experience grounded in Jesuit values, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and purpose to lead meaningful, impactful lives. Graduates leave prepared not only for careers, but for lives of leadership and service in a changing world.

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