Careers in Hispanic Studies
What can I do with this major?
Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Hispanic Studies alums:
Account Supervisor | Teacher | Web Editor | Travel Agent |
Financial Planner | Spanish Studies Teacher | Human Resources | Culture Teacher |
Relocation Manager | Consumer Affairs Representative | Advocate | Foreign Service Officer |
Counselor | Account Executive | International Lawyer | Volunteer Coordinator |
Customer Services | Journalist | Tour Guide | Interpreter |
Medical Research Technician | Dietitian | Peace Corps | Linguist |
Writer | Insurance Agent | Bilingual Claims Representative | Product Associate |
Student Spotlights:
- Megan Beacom '13 (Communication & Hispanic Studies), Fishbowl Solutions, Minneapolis, MN
- Elizabeth Harrison '12 (Psychology & Hispanic Studies), CentraCare Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic, St. Cloud, MN
- Olga Rozmuszcz '12 (Economics & Hispanic Studies), Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Santiago, Chile
- Jacob Shawback '17 (Political Science & Hispanic Studies), Immigration Intern, Kim Hunter Law P.L.L.C.
- Jordan Stavedahl '18 (Communication & Hispanic Studies), Corporate Intern, Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting
Alum Spotlights:
- Austin Barkley '15 (Hispanic Studies), Tesla Motor Company, Minneapolis, MN
- Anna Cron '16 (Hispanic Studies and Political Science), Volunteer Trainer, Peace Corps, Dominican Republic
- Tom Hart '14 (Hispanic studies & Communication), Software engineer, Revel Health, Minneapolis, MN
- Natalia (Calderon) Hofman '08 (Communication & Spanish), Director of US Sales, Kicking Horse Coffee, Los Angeles, CA
- Elissa (Lieberg) Sieh '09 (Accounting and Hispanic Studies), Manager at CliftonLarsonAllen, Bellevue, WA
- Mary Sweet '13 (Biology & Hispanic Studies), Bioinformatics Post-Doc, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
- Jeffrey Weinhagen '15 (Hispanic Studies), Equal Opportunity Consultant, Metropolitan Council's Office of Equal Opportunity
To explore more of what CSB/SJU alums are doing with this major, visit the XPD Resource Centers and check out the Alum Career Network database.
Links for Hispanic Studies majors:
- CSB/SJU Hispanic Studies Department Homepage
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- American Translators Association
- Electronic Network for Latin American Careers and Employment
- OverseasJobs.com
- Saludos - Hispanic Careers and Education
- Transitions Abroad
- U.S. Department of State
Visit the CSB/SJU XPD Resource Centers for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career coaches and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.
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