At Nazareth

Language and International-focused Majors

Programs

Civic Engagement: Participate in community service or service learning locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Study Abroad, including internship opportunities
Uncommon Core: Study abroad and foreign language are integrated into Nazareth's core curriculum.
Fulbright Program: International graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
Additional language options: Students frequently add two to four semesters of a "critical" foreign language to their studies, such as Chinese or Arabic.

Conner Burry '17, music therapy major with Spanish minor

"One of the things about Naz that I think sets our campus apart from other schools is our three language houses! As a Spanish minor, I think this is a great way to get involved and keep up your foreign language skills."

See Conner's diverse college experiences »

Alumni Spotlight

“The skills I learned at Nazareth not only helped me master my second and third languages, but to understand my own language and culture from an objective perspective."

Read more about Joshua Hurd '13, German and French double major with inclusive adolescence education certification

Language houses

Spanish classes, plays, and cuisine tastings are just a few events that happen at the Casa Hispana.

Casa Italiana offers programs related to Italy, including authentic cooking classes.

La Maison Française is both a residential hall for French majors and a cultural center for Rochester

Places on campus

Center for International Education
English Language Institute
Language Lab — equipped to help you learn eight foreign languages, as well as English for speakers of other languages
International Guest House
Global Commons housing in Medaille Residence Hall for American and international students to live together and attend programming together
German Cultural Center
Chinese Cultural Center
Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue
Nazareth's Arts Center includes international performances on campus, and students get a free ticket to every show

Students & faculty

Zubah Yennego Jr. credits his time at Nazareth with inspiring action in his Liberian homeland.

Responding to a need that has never been greater, Nazareth is moving toward a more inclusive future.

Dr. Muhammad Shafiq, professor of religious studies, creates space to celebrate interfaith dialogue.

Dr. Corinne Dempsey teaches about Hindu traditions, global Christianity, gender/politics & religion.

Nazareth in the world

Study Abroad Options

If you want to study in a location where there isn't an established program, we'll work with you to make it possible. Explore locations »

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study abroad trips by undergrad Class of 2018

More Flyers Abroad: More students are studying abroad, thanks in part to Nazareth's SPARK Grants »

Programs

Dual degree in nursing: Studying two semesters in Finland makes you eligible for a dual degree and professional licensure in the European Union. With planning, dual degrees can be completed within the four-year nursing program.
International internships are available in at least nine countries. See Internships Abroad.
Dual degree in American Studies: Earn a dual master's degree by spending time in the American Studies program at Nazareth and at the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Hungary.

Students & faculty

Sam Strain '15 blogs about her semester abroad in Bath, England.

Mythra Saidan '14 captured her fellow students' study abroad internship experiences in Berlin.

Speech pathology students travel to Ethiopia to advocate for deaf education and empowerment.

Learn more about the religious studies, physical therapy, and social work programs in India.

Nazareth's international reach continues to expand

Together, Nazareth alumni and students cover much of the globe (countries in purple). Explore international reach.

Clinton Global Initiative University

The Clinton Global Initiative University has accepted more than 30 Nazareth students in recent years, who've tackled projects ranging from economic development for women in Haiti to a smartphone application for youth mental health.

Nazareth supports students in attending this international conference and pursuing projects »

Student Spotlight

"Knowing about cultural differences eases work interactions. If you are aware of the basics of what other cultures find normal, it’s just as easy to interact with someone from another culture as it is to interact with someone from your own.”