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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
• Handbook of Latin American Studies, The Library of Congress
• Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
• Latin American Links
• Latin World: Latin America on the Net
• Overseas Job Express
• Precisa, Mexico
• The Riley Guide
• Washington Office on Latin America
• World Bank

Resources for Finding Employment

Log in to BLUE HEN CAREERS, for additional resources regarding internships, part-time, summer, and full-time jobs.

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• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn: Blue Hen Career Network Group

The Blue Hen Career Guide will also provide you with helpful career tools including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Interview Strategies, and Graduate School Information.

Remember Career liaisons are available to assist with your quest for employment. Schedule an appointment with your liaison today!

Visit the Sharf & Townsend Career Library & Resource Center at 401 Academy St, Newark, DE 19716