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What can I do with... a major in Latin American Studies?


Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Broad knowledge of the history and cultural heritage of Latin Americans, providing capacity to become a social activist and agent of societal change.
  • Ability to advise and create informed public policy by drawing on knowledge of Latin American history and culture.
  • Strong communication and research skills.
  • Broad liberal arts education background.
  • Advanced ability to communicate orally and through the written word.
  • Major that will be particularly useful for anyone who expects to be working with people of Latin American descent.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Advertising Trainee
  • Archivist
  • Career Counselor
  • CIA / FBI Agent
  • Civil Rights Activist
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Community Affair Specialist
  • Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Consumer Advocate
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Counselor
  • Cultural Affairs Officer
  • Customs / Immigration Agent
  • Diplomatic Aide
  • Editor
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Government
  • Higher Education Administrator
  • Historian
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Import / Export Specialist
  • International Banker
  • International Consultant
  • International Conference Planner
  • International Correspondent
  • International Relations Specialist
  • International Student Adviser
  • International Trade Consultant
  • Job Developer
  • Journalist
  • Lawyer
  • Lobbyist
  • Multicultural Editor
  • Museum Curator
  • Non-Profit
  • Peace Corps / Vista Worker
  • Politician
  • Professor
  • Psychologist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Sociologist
  • Social Worker
  • Translator
  • Travel Consultant
  • Writer
  • Youth / Community Center Coordinator

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on May 1, 2007.
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