Italian Studies

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements - 18 credit hours

The minor in Italian Studies is a flexible course of studies that can be a complement to any major.

Knowledge of Italian is important for people in business, the arts, technology and many professions. According to UNESCO (the cultural and educational agency for the United Nations), over 60 percent of the entire world’s art treasures are found in Italy. It also is useful for graduates planning careers in art history, music, linguistics, education, law and international relations.  Careers in several different fields have been grounded in an Italian studies major at JCU, including:

• International Business

• Fashion

• Tourism

• Health Care

• Law

• Accountancy

• Marketing

• Education

Over 3,200 Italian companies are present in the US, with over 40 based in Ohio.

The Italian Studies minor requires 18 credits, beginning at any level.  A minimum of 9 credits of IT courses are required. The remaining 9 credits consist of upper-level IT courses or of approved electives from courses in:

• Classic Studies (CL)

• History (HS)

• International Cultures (IC)

• Theology and Religious Studies (TRS)

 For students starting at the IT 1010 level the following courses are required:

For students starting at IT 1020 or a higher level, IT 1030 is not required but counts as an approved elective toward the minor.  Students beginning the minor at IT 1020 or IT 1030 complete the remaining 18 credits by choosing courses from the following list.

List of upper-level IT courses and approved electives: