Latin American studies is an interdepartmental major designed to cover a broad historical, economic, social, political, cultural, linguistic, and geographic background of the region.  Because Latin American studies offers linguistic training and in-depth knowledge of the area, a wide variety of career opportunities are available.  Many Latin American studies majors find employment with the government, international banking and business, and non-governmental organizations that do business in Latin America.  Some Latin American studies majors pursue advanced degrees in a variety of disciplines including business, law, and liberal arts.  The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to Latin American studies majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Admissions counselor
Anthropologist
Archivist
Attorney
Business manager
CIA/FBI agent
Civil service employee
College/university professor
Community affairs specialist
Conflict resolution specialist
Consultant
Coordinator of international students
Corporate trainer
Counselor
Cultural affairs officer
Cultural arts center coordinator
Customer relations representative
Customs/immigration officer
Drug enforcement agent
Economist
Editor/writer
Employee relations specialist
ESL teacher
Foreign language teacher
Foreign Service officer/specialist
Government agency administrator
Health and human resources director
Historian
Historic site administrator
Human resources specialist
Import/export specialist
International health care systems analyst
International airport visitors center director
International conference planner
International consultant
International education specialist
International marketing analyst
International relations specialist
International student office director/advisor
International trade specialist
Interpreter
Journalist
Librarian
Lobbyist
Lodging manager
Management consultant
Market research specialist
Missionary
Museum curator
National Security Agency linguist
Non-profit administrator
Passport examiner
Peace Corps/VISTA worker
Physician assistant
Politician
Public administrator
Public information officer
Public policy specialist
Radio announcer
Social worker
Technical writer
Tour guide
Translator
Travel consultant
Verbatim reporter (United Nations)

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

Best Careers for Bilingual Latinos (JS MIN .5)
Book of U.S. Government Jobs (GOV 6)
Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados & Other Multilingual Types (OCC PT 22)
Careers in International Business (OCC 28)
Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors (OCC 92)
Guide to America's Federal Jobs (GOV 2)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (OCC 51)
Opportunities in Museum Careers (OCC 147.25)
Opportunities in State and Local Government Careers (OCC 98)
Opportunities Training and Development Careers (OCC 215.7)
Opportunities in Travel Careers (OCC 220)

Web sites:

Career Links for BSU Majors:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:   http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org
Career Opportunities for Majors in Latin American Studies (Rutgers):  http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/Latinamerican.html
Internet Resources for Latin America (New Mexico State University Library):  http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/laguia/
Latin AmericaLinks:  http://www.latinamericalinks.com/