You are more than your major...
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 and the world of work. To identify the skills and abilities you have developed through your coursework, activities and work, take TypeFocus.
Alum Experience
Hispanic Studies
Overview
Alumni Career Paths
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
What to do with a degree in Hispanic Studies
Sample of Occupations
Hispanic Studies Web Sites
Graduate School Information
Overview
The program in Hispanic Studies, within the Department of Romance Studies, promotes not only communication skills, but also an understanding of the various cultural contexts through interdisciplinary explorations of texts. Literature, film, history, politics, gender studies, among other topics, lead to a broad understanding of issues facing Hispanic communities at home and abroad.
Students are prepared to pursue careers in a wide range of fields where effective communication is essential, including those in which they will have contact with Spanish speakers and/or Hispanic cultures, in this country and globally. Graduates go on to pursue graduate study or work in fields such as education, law, medicine, business, international relations, and social services.
The program web link also contains career-related resources such as the Spanish Club, events on and off campus, and study abroad.
Hispanic 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 Hispanic Studies major at Brandeis.
| Year | Company |
Title |
Industry |
| 1977 |
Public School | Spanish Teacher |
Education |
| 1979 | Dept of Public Welfare | Policy & Technical Writer | Government |
| 1990 |
Attorney | Law |
|
| 1991 | Boston Public Library | Librarian | Museum & Library |
| 1992 | Pixar | Assistant Editor | Media & Entertainment |
| 1995 |
Marsh and McLennan |
Human Resources | Human Resources & Recruiting |
| 1996 |
Nurse | Health Care |
|
| 1998 | Dentist | Health Care | |
| 1999 |
GE |
Commercial Finance |
Finance & Banking |
| 2002 |
Posse Foundation |
Trainer |
NGO/Foundations |
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.
What to Do with a Degree in Hispanic Studies
You may wish to explore the career information related to degrees in international studies and the study of foreign languages.
Sample of Possible Occupations
Hispanic Studies Web Sites
- American Translators Association
- Dave’s ESL Café
- Escape Artist
- Europages
- Foreign Policy Association Students Corner
- Idealist
- International Bureau of Chambers of Commerce
- Peace Corps
- Riley Guide International Resources
- State Department
- Transitions Abroad
- United States Government
- University of Michigan Work Abroad
- World Affairs Councils of America
- World Economic Forum