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 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 College of Human Sciences offers two paths to obtaining the International Minor:
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 4010 | CHS at AU in Italy: Integrated Global Studies | 6 |
| HUSC 4380 | CHS at AU in Italy: Study and Travel | 2 |
| HUSC 4940 | CHS at AU in Italy: Directed Field Experiences | 6 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
OR
An on/off-campus program for students to complete a for-credit study abroad experience in the human sciences and human sciences content competencies and/or foreign language competencies on campus.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (3-15 Hours) | ||
| HUSC 5940 | Study and Travel in Human Sciences (HUSC 5940 and/or HUSC 2940) | 3-12 |
| HUSC 2940 | Study Abroad in Human Sciences (HUSC 5940 and/or HUSC 2940) | 1-6 |
| AND/OR CADS/HDFS/NTRI/GSHS Study Abroad opportunities | ||
| Elective Courses (0-12) Hours | ||
| CADS 1700 | Giving and Sharing | 3 |
| CADS 2000/2007 | Global Consumer Culture | 3 |
| CADS 2700 | Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| CADS 3700 | Gender, Wealth & Philanthropy | 3 |
| CADS 5780 | International Philanthropy | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| HDFS 2000 | Marriage and Family in a Global Context | 3 |
| HDFS 2030 | Professional Development I and Ethics | 2 |
| HDFS 3080 | Development of Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 4680 | Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| HDFS 4700 | Gender Roles and Close Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 5300 | HDFS and Social Policy | 3 |
| GSHS 2000 | Global Studies Human Sciences | 3 |
| GSHS 5050 | Design Thinking in Global Studies in Human Sciences | 3 |
| NTRI 2000/2007 | Nutrition And Health | 3 |
| NTRI 4620 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HOSP 2000 | Principles of Service Management | 3 |
| HOSP 4570 | Global Hospitality | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: 15 | ||
No more than 6 hours may be lower division (2000 and below) classes.
Courses taken as a requirement for the major or University core cannot be counted toward the minor.
No S/U courses can be counted toward the minor.
Students must earn an overall grade average of "C" (2.0) on all courses taken in the minor.
Study Abroad Program admission required. Please contact the CHS Office of Global Education for more information about program availability and application processes.
Click on the links above to learn more or contact Kate Thornton, Director of Global Education, College of Human Sciences, 334 Spidle Hall, 334-844-1339, kate.thornton@auburn.edu.