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
Latin American and Latino Studies
Overview
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).
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 |
| 2007 | Academic Success Program | Program Facilitator | Education |
| 2005 | Northeast Wilderness Trust | Communications/Development Associate | Environment and Conservation |
| 2002 | Children's Hospital at Montefiore | Pediatric Resident | Health Care |
| 1998 | Self-Employed | Consultant Recruiter | Consulting |
| 1997 | American Express | Marketing Manager | Finance and Banking |
| 1997 | Farr Academy | Social Worker | Social Services |
| 1997 | United Nations Counter-Terrorism Ex. Dir | Political Affairs Officer | Government |
| 1996 | Instituto de Formacion Democratica Inc. | Executive Director | Non-profit |
| 1992 | U.S. Attorney's Office | Assistant U.S. Attorney | Government |
| 1981 | Greater Boston Convention & Vis. Bureau | Advertising Manager | Hospitality |
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 Internships in Latin American and Latino Studies page shares past sites where students have interned and faculty resources.