A Language and Culture Rich with Tradition

As the world grows smaller and the job market more competitive, language skills will enhance your resume while helping you to stand out from the competition.  Italian continues to be among the world’s leading languages of culture, industry and politics.

Career opportunities abound for professionals with Italian language skills.  One of the world’s top five economies, Italy is a member of the “G8 Group” of the world’s wealthiest democracies. More than 1,000 U.S. firms have offices in Italy, where an estimated 7,500 American companies do business Italy enjoys a booming tourist industry with millions visiting Rome each year.

You can prepare for these exciting opportunities by majoring or minor in Italian at St. John’s University.  Our 33-credit major immerses students in Italian language and culture which provides them experimental learning.  Our 18 credit minor allows students to combine their knowledge in Italian language and culture with a major field of study.

International Internships
Some of the most popular internships already offered are:  Accounting, Caritas, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitals, Hotel Management, Italian Parliament, Law, Marketing, Political Campaign Headquarters, Poor Parishes, Public Relations, Rome Zoo, Restaurants, Sisters of Charity, and Television.

Popular Careers for Italian Majors and Minors

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