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, interdisciplinary program. Taylor your coursework to match your interests and future career goals.
Courses
Choose from courses offered by the Italian faculty, across disciplines, and/or through study-abroad programs.
Get Involved
Italian Club
Immerse yourself in all things Italian through the student-run Italian Club. Explore the language and culture through events and activities focused on art, food, cinema, holidays, and much more. The club offers a great opportunity to connect with classmates who share your interests, including practicing 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!
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, and art of Sicily. Participants may also choose to stay for an additional three weeks in an immersive language program and earn 3 more 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.