Bachelor of Arts - Italian

Program Description

Students in the B.A. in Italian program study the language, literature and culture of Italy. They gain a respectable measure of competence in reading, writing and oral/aural skills in the Italian language. They are required to take a number of related courses on topics such as:

  • Art
  • Government
  • Italian history
  • Religion

A summer program in Florence, Italy, is available for students who wish to study the language and culture while living in the country. There are also study abroad programs in various cities in Italy during the academic year.

Additional Program Fee: No
Second Language Requirement: Yes
First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics

Transfer Agreements

ASU has partnered with the following institutions to enable you to do a seamless transfer:
Maricopa County Community College District

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a variety of career opportunities in:

  • Airlines
  • International trade firms
  • U.S. companies that have branches in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and other fields

German is also useful in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Some students decide to pursue graduate work, eventually teaching the language and culture in universities or colleges. With state certification, high school teaching is also an option.

Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following:

 *growth*median salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary15.12%$65,030
Education Teachers, Postsecondary15.12%$58,300
Interpreters and Translators Bright OutlookBright Outlook22.19%$40,860
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education Bright Outlook 8.85%$52,200
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). 

Contact Information

Schedule an advisor appointment
School of International Letters and Cultures | LL 440
silcadvising@asu.edu | 480-965-6281

Course Plan

2011-2012 | Archives