{"id":270,"date":"2018-04-30T16:50:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T16:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/?page_id=270"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:23:13","slug":"academic-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/academic-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Academic Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Italian Program at Montclair State University offers a variety of degrees and certificates as well as courses that fulfill requirements towards degrees. See list below and full descriptions via the links and on the left menu:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-italian\/\">major in Italian<\/a>\u00a0opens the door to graduate studies or professional opportunities in research, tourism, retail, and industries like wine, film, fashion, to name only a few.<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-italian\/\">major in Italian Teacher Education<\/a>\u00a0allows graduates to bring<em>\u00a0la bella lingua and culture<\/em>\u00a0to NJ elementary, middle and high students (K-12)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-italian\/\">minor in Italian<\/a>\u00a0enhances any major! Vary your marketable skills by connecting Italian to your degree in communications, science, art&#8230;whatever major you are pursuing. The role of Italy historically and presently in any field is fascinating.<\/li>\n<li>A <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/mat-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Italian<\/a>\u00a0provides university graduates and other professionals the opportunity to pursue their passion and become certified Italian teachers. It&#8217;s never too late!<\/li>\n<li>Courses toward a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/academic-programs\/2nd-field-certification-in-italian\/\">second field certification in Italian<\/a>\u00a0help current certified teachers in the State of NJ seek certification in Italian, which ultimately will make them more attractive during job searches or for advancement opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/programs-of-study\/italian\/academic-programs\/world-languages-and-cultures-requirements\/?wp_logged_in=true\">World Languages and Intercultural Competency Requirement<\/a>\u00a0courses allow students to cross linguistic and cultural borders, and experience another language &#8220;from the inside.&#8221; Explore the linguistic elements which are inexorably linked to culture to develop communication skills and cultural awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses in SEEDS General Education Requirements provide core skills and abilities, including multicultural and transnational awareness, which prepare students for a career. 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