Study of Latin America and its languages enhances the ability to understand and communicate with people of other nations and cultures, in addition to developing proficiency in reading, writing, and oral expression. Graduates of the program are prepared f or graduate or professional study in business, law, or liberal arts disciplines.
Latin American area studies majors also pursue a wide range of career paths, some of which are listed below. This list was compiled from national data and from Major Options by Nicholas Basta (1991, New York: The Stonesong Press), which is available for use at University Career & Employment Services. For some of the occupations listed below, such as criminologist, additional skills and/or related training are desirable. Additional graduate study is generally expected for those occupations marked with an * on the following list.
Business and Industry
| Government and Public Sector
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Health and Human Services
| Education and Communications
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Study of Latin America enhances the ability to understand and communicate with people of other nations and cultures through development of language fluency and the knowledge of the practices and customs of the Latin American countries. Abilities such as communicating in another language, adapting to cultural diversity, and reading critically prepare graduates for numerous careers in our expanding global society. For example, the ability to communicate ideas and adapt to cultural diversity may be useful to a market analyst interpreting international strategies and to a travel consultant arranging a tour for a professional organization. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Communication
| Analysis
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Research
| Interpersonal Relations
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...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624
For information about majors and concentrations in Latin American studies:
Center of Latin American Studies
107B Lippincott Hall
(785) 864-4213
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