Careers in Chicana/o Studies

What skills Can you develop in Chicano/a Studies?

Chicana/o Studies could strengthen the skills students would use in working in the community -- skills in social services agencies, voluntary associations, non-profit and advocacy groups.

• Interdisciplinary investigation
• Intercultural communication
• Critical thinking
• Project management
• Analytic writing
• Applied theory
• Problem solving
• Cultural expertise

What can I do with a major in Chicano Studies?

Chicano/a Studies majors go on to successful careers in business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.

Other Common Career Titles for this Major:

• Campaign Manager
• Lobbyist
• Sales Manager
• Ethnic Marketing
• Social Worker 
• Nurse
• School Counselor
• Teacher/Professor