Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies Program is interdisciplinary and provides students with training in the Spanish language and literature as well as Latin American history. Additionally, students are educated in politics, geography, anthropology, and Portuguese. Because of the broad education that students receive in the program, many career opportunities are available to students in this major. Because of their linguistic training and comprehensive knowledge of Latin America, graduates may seek employment in government, including foreign service, international banking and business, and non-governmental organizations that work extensively in Latin America. Students who graduate from the Latin American Studies Program are also well prepared to attend graduate level programs in this or in related disciplines.

Interested students should contact Professor Cynthia Schmidt-Cruz at 325 Smith Hall, or call 302-831-0439.

Sample Job Titles

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 051 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.

Some Employers of Latin American Studies Majors

*banks
*archives                   
*colleges/universities
*social service agencies 
*hotels/restaurants/resorts
*civic associations      
*airlines/airports
*American schools abroad
*consulting firms
*museums
*newspapers/magazines
*international exchange programs

Other Sources of Information

Association for Progressive Communications/Institute for Global Communications
- United States: www.igc.org/igc
- Argentina: www.wamani.apc.org
- Colombia: www.colnodo.org.co
- Mexico: www.laneta.apc.org

DERECHOS - Human Rights
www.derechos.org

Economic Commission for Latin America
www.eclac.cl

Handbook of Latin American Studies, The Library of Congress
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas

Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
www.lanic.utexas.edu

Latin American Links
www.latinamericalinks.com

Latin World: Latin America on the Net
www.latinworld.com

Overseas Job Express
www.overseasjobs.com

Precisa, Mexico
www.precisa.gob.mx 

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Washington Office on Latin America 
www.wola.org

World Bank
www.worldbank.org

Resources for Finding Employment

Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors (CSE 263)
• Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados & Other Multilingual Types (CSE 264)
• Opportunities in Foreign Language Careers (CSE 265)
• So You Want to be a College Professor? (CSE 270)
• Careers in Education (CSE 280)
• Careers for People on the Move & Other Road Warriors (CSE 394)
• Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry (CSE 397)
• Careers for Travel Lovers (CSE 399)
• Opportunities in Travel Careers (CSE 400)
• Careers in Law (CSE 436)
• Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism (CSE 440)
• Opportunities in Government Careers (CSE 442)
• Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE 559)
• 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For (CSE 650)
• Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
• Work Your Way Around the World (GD 155)
• International Jobs (GD 165)
• Jobs and Careers Abroad (GD 179)
• International Job Finder (GD 181)
• Going Global (GD 182 & 183)
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further Information Including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)