Course at a Glance
Course: HIST 317F
Class and Credits: History and Culture of Naples (3 credits)
Location: Naples, Italy
When: 29 October to 25 November 2025
On-site in Naples: 7-10 November 2025
Register By: 15 October 2025
Highlights:
- Tour of the Historical Center of Naples
- Visit the Archeological Museum of Naples
- Cappella San Severo, Gothic building, and Cloister of Santa
- Pompeii Ruins
- Trip to Vomero
Tuition and Fees:
$750.00 Undergraduate 3-credit hour tuition cost
$400.00 Field Study Additional Fee includes: (museum/ticket fees, private tours, excursions or other events organized by the faculty). Not included: meals, transportation to and from the location, and hotel accommodation. Please note that the fee is subject to change based on potential increases in ticket prices.
Head to Italy to explore the colorful, cool city of Naples during this field study program at UMGC Europe.
This course explores the remarkable city of Naples, Italy. Nestled amidst the captivating layers of diverse dynasties, including Greek, Roman, Norman, French, and more, Naples boasts a vibrant and unique culture unlike any other. Through immersive all-day field trips, you will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the unparalleled charm of this fascinating city, considered the epitome of cool in Italy, and delve into 2500 years of history condensed within its boundaries. Over the centuries, Naples has played a significant role, attracting renowned artists like Dickens, Byron, Goethe, Pablo Neruda, Hemingway, and Andy Warhol. Throughout this course, we will focus on three pivotal periods in Naples' history: the Greco-Roman period, the Bourbon era, and the post-WWII Naples.
Faculty member: Enzo Milano, e-mail enzo.milano@faculty.umgc.edu
Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how the course fits into their program.
Course Details
Pre-Course and Week 1
You will gain access to the online LEO classroom approximately 1 week prior to the start of the course. The official course start date is 29 October 2025.
On-Site in Naples
- 7-10 November 2025
Sample Itinerary (Final confirmed itinerary will be available in the course syllabus)
Meeting point will be determined by faculty member teaching the course
Visit the Archeological Museum of Naples
Lunch with students
Historic Downtown Naples
Lecture at UMGC classroom
Tour of the Historical Center of Naples
Cappella San Severo, Gothic building, and Cloister of Santa Chiara
Class ends for the day
Meet students to board bus or train (TBD). Travel to Pompeii Ruins
Trip to Vomero, San Martino, St Elmo
Walk through Vomero
Textbooks and Course Materials
Please refer to the current course syllabus found on the schedule for details about course materials.
Registration Details
You may register for the 1-3 credit field study course with your local program coordinator or online at MyUMGC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMGC Field Study Office at CIV +49-(0)631-534-800, or e-mail fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu.
Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local program coordinator or the Field Study Office at fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu. that the course will be held as scheduled. If you drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline, you will be charged a fee of $100. A one-credit hour field study will be charged the amount equal to the pre-purchased tickets. Please see the additional field study fee.
How is a field study course different from a regular course?
A field study course packs all of the 48 contact-hours of other courses into adventure-filled days on location, so you can earn one to three credits at an accelerated pace. In addition, rather than taking place in an education center, a field study course takes place in a historical European city where the subject being studied has its roots. You will visit historical sites and museums as well as participate in lectures that bring it all together for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Helpful Hints
Before you leave:
- Contact your travel agency concerning insurance coverage for cancellations.
- Contact your health insurance company for information concerning coverage at your destination.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of your destination country.
- Check the weather forecast for your destination.
- Obtain city maps for your destination.
- Leave contact information with people at home who may need to reach you during the course.
- Make sure your legal affairs are in order and leave a short-term power of attorney with someone you trust.
- Make two photocopies of your passport and the contents of your wallet--leave one copy at home and bring the other with you.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Resources page.