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Latin American and Latino Studies
Overview
First Destination Data
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Internships
What to do with a degree in Latin American and Latino Studies
Sample of Occupations
Graduate School Information
Overview
The Latin American and Latino Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the area comprised by South America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Latin American diaspora in the United States. It facilitates communication between faculty members in eight participating departments in the social sciences and humanities. It sponsors speakers, films, plays, concerts and conferences to enhance the course offerings on Latin America and Latino USA. The program is also home to the Boston Area Consortium on Latin America (BACLA).
First Destination Data
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. Click here to download a sortable spreadsheet listing the first destination graduate programs and employment opportunities that Latin American and Latino Studies alumni from the classes of 2008-2012 secured within six months of graduation.
The diverse list is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a Latin American and Latino Studies major at Brandeis.
Latin American and Latino Studies Alumni
The Hiatt Center is pleased to provide a list of organizations, titles and fields of alumni who majored in your discipline. The list represents a wide array of professions, which is indicative of the wealth of transferable skills students cultivate as a student of Latin American and Latino Studies at Brandeis.
| Year | Company | Title | Industry |
| 1997 | United Nations | Political Affairs Officer | Government |
| 1996 | Instituto Formacion Democratica | Executive Director | Non Profit |
| 2009 | Partners of the Americas | Sport-for-Development Coordinator | Non Profit |
| 2006 | NorthWestern Energy | Drafting Contractor | Utilities |
| 2007 | International Rescue Committee | Refugee Youth Summer Academy Teacher | Education |
| 2007 | Heartland Alliance | Global HIV/AIDS & Health Program Officer | Health Care |
| 2010 | ESPN | Sales Assistant | Media |
| 2010 | St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Social Work Intern | Human & Social Services |
| 2006 | NorthWestern Energy | Drafting Contractor | Utilities |
| 2011 | DC Jobs with Justice | Workers' Rights and Basic Education Coordinator | Non Profit |
| 2005 | Northeast Wilderness Trust | Communications/Development Associate | Environment & Conservation |
| 2009 | Partners of the Americas | Sport-for-Development Coordinator | Non Profit |
| 2003 | Senior HR Business Partner | Information Technology/Computers | |
| 2009 | Urquidez Law Firm, LLC | Director of Operations | Law |
| 1997 | American Express | Marketing Manager | Finance & Banking |
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Your program of study at Brandeis University provides both field-specific knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills, abilities and knowledge that are sought after by all employers in all fields and enhance your experience and success in the world of work. To identify additional skills and abilities you have developed through coursework, activities and work, take TypeFocus.
Internships
In addition to you coursework, internships can be extremely beneficial as you develop academic and professional skills. The Brandeis Internship Exchange is an easy and convenient online tool for you to find and share real internship opportunities. Just log on with your UNET ID and use the advanced search to identify majors' internships.
