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.

What to Do with a Degree in Latin American and Latino Studies (.pdf)


Sample of Possible Occupations


Graduate School Information and Resources