What Can I Do with a Major in…

Latin American Studies

Latin American studies is an interdepartmental major designed to cover a broad historical, economic, social, political, cultural, linguistic, and geographic background of the region. Because Latin American studies offers linguistic training and in-depth knowledge of the area, a wide variety of career opportunities are available. Many Latin American studies majors find employment with the government, international banking and business, and non-governmental organizations that do business in Latin America. Some Latin American studies majors pursue advanced degrees in a variety of disciplines including business, law, and liberal arts. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to Latin American studies majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

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Anthropologist
Archivist
Attorney
CIA/FBI Agent
College Professor 
Customer Relations Representative
Drug Enforcement Agent
Economist
Editor
Employee Relations Specialist
Health and Human Resources Director
Historian
Human Resources Specialist
Interpreter
Journalist
Librarian
Lodging Manager
Management Consultant
Market Research Specialist
Museum Curator
Physician Assistant
Radio Announcer
Social Worker
Technical Writer
Translator
Travel Consultant
Writer