Italian

Bachelor of Arts
Studying Italy's urban culture, its 20th century literature, Italian cinema, classics such as The Divine Comedy, and of course, learning to speak the language are just a few ways Nazareth students explore Italy from all perspectives.

Classes are not simply about conjugating verbs or sitting in language labs; they are immersive experiences in the culture, literature, art, and people of Italy. Live and study in Italy through Nazareth’s partners for a summer, semester, or year. Speakers, art exhibitions, dinners, and more at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana, our on-campus center for Italian studies, enrich your experience.

Course curriculum • Student outcomes • Cost of attendance

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You can complete an internship in Italy, tailored to your interests and language proficiency

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Benefit from award-winning faculty

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Small classes provide personal attention

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Join the Gamma Kappa Alpha Italian Honor Society chapter

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Career Paths

  • Translator
  • ESL teacher
  • Historian
  • Bilingual professional
  • Tour guide
  • Travel writer
  • Nurse (double major)
  • Interpreter
Internships
  • U.S. Department of State, Rome, Italy
  • Cast Industries, Rochester, NY
  •  Allworx, Rochester, NY
  • Tutoring English Universita' G. D'Annunzio, Pescara, Italy
Graduate Schools & Employers
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • U.S. Agency for International Development
  • Auburn School District
  • East Rochester School District
  • East and West Irondequoit Central School District
  • Gates Chili School District
  • Greece Central School District
  • McQuaid Jesuit High School
  • Wegmans Corporate

99%

of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

1,631

high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2024

$4,000

Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »

Become a Teacher

Some students enrolled in the Italian major choose to pursue New York State Teacher Certification at either the elementary or adolescent level. Our graduates are well-rounded and have the exceptional skills, creativity, and flexibility required to face the challenges of the classroom in the 21st century.

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Italian major, bachelor of arts degree, foreign language courses, Nazareth University, Rochester NY

Alumni Spotlight

Kelsey Andrychuk '13, Wegmans Food Markets Inc., Corporate

"Being a student of Italian at Nazareth opened my eyes to so many opportunities, both in my career and my life. Not only did my studies strengthen my knowledge, culture, and resume, but also gave me a passion for the language. Being able to apply my passion to my career and life gives everything more meaning. When your passion becomes a part of your job, you wake up every day loving what you do – and that is most rewarding."