BA/BLPS
Dual Degree Programs
BA/BLPS dual degree programs at AUF are four-year undergraduate pathways that offer a dualdegree option to earn both a BA and a Fairfield UniversityBLPS (Bachelor’s in Liberal and ProfessionalStudies) degree.
Degrees Awarded (corresponding AUF and Fairfield degrees)
| AUF BA Degree | Fairfield BLPS Degree |
| Cultural Studies, concentration in Art History | Art History |
| Cultural Studies, concentration in Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Digital Media | Digital Media |
| Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in E-Publishing | E-Publishing |
| Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Product Design | Product Design |
| Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Digital Media | Visual Communication |
| Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Culinary Arts | Culinary |
| Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Enology | Enology |
| Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Baking and Pastry | Baking |
| Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition | Wellness, Health, and Nutrition |
| Hospitality Management, concentration in Hospitality Management | Hospitality |
| Hospitality Management, concentration in Real Estate Management | Real Estate Management |
| Hospitality Management, concentration in Special Event Management | Special Event Management |
| Hospitality Management, concentration in Wellness Management | Wellness Management |
| Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Accessory Design and Technology | Accessory Design and Technology Fashion |
| Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Fashion Communication, Promotion, and Media | Communication, Promotion, and Media |
| Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Fashion Design and Technology | Fashion Design and Technology |
| Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail | Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail |
Visit the admissions page for complete application requirements.
Program Structure
Degree Requirements
In order to complete the dual BA/BLPS bachelor's degree program, students complete coursework for general education and degree-specific requirements. For specific course requirements, please consult the detailed brochures that may be downloaded from the above Program Options section(coming soon).
All students must fulfill:
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum - subdivided into 5 Areas representing Math/Natural Science,History/Social Science, Philosophy/Religious Studies, English/Visual & Performing Arts,Humanities Electives (60 credits) Major courses, subdivided into two General Areas (see specific program for credit requirements)
- Senior Research Project (3 credits)
- Diversity courses (6 credits, counted in Core Curriculum) Free electives (see specific program for credit requirements) All programs require a minimum of 120 credits for graduation, please note that some programs require a higher number of overall credits for graduation as per credit and course requirements. Program Requirements Please note that for the fulfillment of the additional Fairfield BLPS degree, six of the courses (18credits) in AUF BA curriculum must be taken through the Fairfield online course offering. The online courses are distributed throughout the 4-year program.
Program Requirements
Please note that for the fulfillment of the additional Fairfield BLPS degree, six of the courses (18credits) in AUF BA curriculum must be taken through the Fairfield online course offering. The onlinecourses are distributed throughout the 4-year program.
Exchange Opportunity
An optional exchange opportunity is available for students wishing to integrate a US campusexperience to their overall undergraduate experience. Upon admittance to the BLPS degree, studentsmay subsequently apply for the exchange program that allows for 1 or 2 semesters of study(maximum 1 academic year) at the Fairfield campus in Connecticut, USA. Students must take aminimum of 15 credits per semester and choose coursework from the Fairfield Undergraduate CoreCurriculum column of requirements.
Transferring to the Program
University-level students may apply to transfer into the bachelor's degree programs. AUF certificatecareer program / AA students may automatically transfer their studies for approved programs.
How to Apply
Please contact admissions@auf-florence.org for questions and details regarding the aboveprograms.