The Chicana/o Studies major prepares students for careers in the private sector, education, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations that serve communities with a significant population of people with origins from Mexico and other nations of Latin America.
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