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What Can I Do with a Major in ... Latin American Studies

 

 

 

Latin American Studies

 

 

Description of Major

 

This major educates students about the languages, cultures, economies and politics of the countries of Latin America.

 

For more information on studying Latin American Studies:  click here

 

Employment Opportunities

 

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in education, community service, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for Latin American studies graduates, including:

 

Abstractor

International Consultant

Archivist

International Education Specialist

Attorney

International Marketing Analyst

Business Manager

International Relations Officer

Cataloger

International Trade Specialist

CIA/FBI Agent

Interpreter

Community Liaison

Journalist

Consultant

Librarian

Consumer Advocate

Lobbyist

Copy Writer

Market Research Specialist

Corporate Trainer

Museum Curator

Criminologist

National Security Agency Linguist

Cultural Affairs Officer

Overseas Representative

Cultural Anthropologist

Peace Corps/VISTA

Customer Relations Specialist

Politician

Customs/Immigration Inspector

Professor

Economist

Psychologist

Editor

Public Administrator

Exchange Student Program Coordinator

Public Information Officer

Foreign Film Distributor

Public Policy Specialist

Foreign Service Officer

Public Relations Specialist

Foreign Student Advisor

Publications Specialist

Government Worker

Securities Examiner

Guidance Counselor

Social Worker

Guidebook Writer

Sociologist

Historic Preservation Specialist

Teacher

Historic Site Administrator

Technical Writer

Hotel Manager

Translator

Human Resources Specialist

Travel Consultant

Import/Export Specialist

Travel Planner

International Conference Planner

Writer



Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

 

Additional Links

 

Latin American Studies Association

National Association of Hispanic & Latino Studies

Society for Latin American Studies

UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences



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