Why study Italian?
Exploring Italian culture and language at Mizzou can open your future to global possibilities. Add a minor in Italian Studies and enhance your communications skills and career readiness. Studying Italian adds essential skills to degrees in art, business, engineering, history, textile and apparel management, and more.
Undergraduate Program
Pursue a minor in Italian Studies through our flexible and interdisciplinary program. Your program can be tailored to fit your interests and future career goals.
Courses
Choose from courses offered by Italian faculty, or across disciplines, and/or in study-abroad programs. Explore Italy’s language, culture, and history.
Get Involved
Italian Club
Immerse yourself in all things Italian in the student-run Italian Club. Explore language and culture through a variety of events and topics including art, food, and cinema. It’s a great opportunity to connect with classmates with similar interests as you refine your understanding of the Italian language.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to support academic work and study abroad experiences. See if you qualify!
Study Abroad
Go on the adventure of a lifetime – a study abroad experience in Italy. In the country that boasts the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the culture and refine your language skills, while studying at an Italian university.
The Italian program offers a faculty-led, two week program in Sicily, a beautiful island in the Mediterranean. Students earn 3 credits while exploring the architecture, food, history, art, and more of Sicily. Opt to stay for an additional three weeks for an immersive language program and earn an additional 3 credit hours. Internship opportunities are also available.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Experts in their field
Our faculty
Our collaborative community of world-class faculty are dedicated to research excellence and student success.
OUR FACULTY
Get started in Italian
To learn more about Italian courses and the Minor in Italian Studies at MU, or to ask about internships, fellowships, and study abroad opportunities, please contact Dr. Roberta Tabanelli, tabanellir@missouri.edu to schedule an advising appointment.