Knowledge of Italian is fundamental if you embrace a career in the humanities and the social sciences, especially in art history, literature, history, music, linguistics, education, and international relations. The Italian economy is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe, so JCU’s Italian program is an excellent choice for those considering careers in business, marketing, or advertising. You can even work with faculty to design a program suited to your specific academic goals.
Our JCU in Rome program is one unique study abroad opportunity we offer. You’ll study in Rome for an entire semester, earning credits toward a major or minor in Italian studies as well as fulfilling Core requirements. JCU professors will accompany you, helping to integrate your time abroad with your time on campus.
Sequenced courses in Italian Studies lead to a thorough understanding of the Italian language, as well as Italian culture and literature. Knowledge of Italian is fundamental for those seeking careers in art history, literature, music, international relations, and more.
Philip Quinn, a senior from Venetia, PA, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Bishop Anthony Pilla Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in Italian Studies. Philip, a double major in Forensic Psychology and Italian Studies, plans to attend law school in the fall. Please join us in celebrating Philip!
2020's graduating class of Italian Studies majors and minors include accomplished leaders and dedicated students pursuing a variety of educational paths. Their diverse experiences at JCU have prepared them to confidently meet careers and academic pursuits in a multicultural world. Please join us in celebrating the Class of 2020.
JCU students, captivated by a British traveler making a pilgrimage to visit the gravesite of Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, Protestant Cemetery, Rome.
Following commencement in 2019, Emily Nerici, a double major in Communication and Italian Studies with a concentration in Integrated Marketing Communication, set off on her first professional adventure. Chosen by the SITE (Study Intercultural Training Experience) Program, she became an English teacher at Istituto Statale di Istruzione Secondaria Superiore Guglielmo Oberdan in Treviglio, Italy.
Emily is back in the U.S., and will begin a PhD program in Italian Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Fall 2020.