Overview

Saint Joseph's University 's Italian major seeks to address the national need for competent Italian teachers. Granting a Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Italian, the program is excellent preparation for students who intend to teach Italian, thanks to its emphasis on Italian language, culture and literature.

What Can I Do With A Major in Italian?

The Italian course from Saint Joseph's University can be the basis for graduate or professional study. Italian majors may pursue careers in a number of disciplines, not only romance languages, Italian and comparative literature, but also:

Music

Art history

Journalism

Business

Government service

Business and international affairs

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Roman Experience

Italy through Art

Italian Culture and Civilization

Modern Italian Culture

Italian Society and the Media

Topics in Italian

Italian Journeys: From Marco Polo to the Age of Global Tourism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Italian studies View 145 other Bachelors in Italian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.

A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

53060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53060 USD per year during 48 months.
National

53060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53060 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

53060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53060 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What Can I Do With A Major in Italian?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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