Honors International Minor in Human Sciences
Few places are more of an academic paradise than Italy. Incredible art, history and culture are set against a backdrop of exquisite land and seascapes, amazing food, and friendly people. As a student in the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program, your assignment is simple: experience it all. By program’s end, you will earn an Honors International Minor in Human Sciences—an impressive addition to any resume in today’s global society. This experience differs significantly from other study abroad options on campus and elsewhere: our program is structured so that you will not just learn about Italian culture—you will live it.
You will stay as a full-time resident in the grand Palazzo Chigi, a 15th century palace once home to Italian nobility, at Auburn’s only permanent overseas campus in Ariccia, Italy. Our 12-week curriculum enables you to immerse yourself in the international landscape while earning an International Honors Minor for a total of 16 hours of academic credit (14 of which are honors) here at Auburn.
Lectures are taught in English by notable international scholars and professionals in sustainability, world history, architecture, art, design, language, cuisine, and culture. Campus instruction is supplemented by field trips and experiential learning activities to other parts of Italy to bring enhance and bring meaningful context to the knowledge you have gained in the classroom.
Your worldview will flourish in ways you did not know were possible, gaining a better understanding of both the world and yourself. Most of all, your life will be enriched with memories and friendships that will last forever.
The Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy program in which a student can earn the International Minor in one semester while studying abroad in Ariccia, Italy:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUSC 3380 | CHS at AU in Italy: Pre-Departure and Orientation | 2 |
| HUSC 4017 | Honors CHS at AU in Italy: Integrated Global Studies | 6 |
| HUSC 4387 | Honors CHS at AU in Italy: Study and Travel | 2 |
| HUSC 4947 | Honors CHS at AU in Italy: Directed Field Experiences | 6 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Study Abroad Program admission required. Please contact the CHS Office of Global Education for more information about program availability and application processes.