CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Spanish Studies?
You can do a lot with this major! Spanish Studies majors go on to successful, often international careers in business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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Latino Learning Institute Coordinator, CLUES
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager, Ibis Reproductive Health
- Site Coordinator, CLUES
- Paralegal, Twin Cities Immigration Law Firm
- Chemist, University of Minnesota
- Commercial Real Estate Assistant, Wayzata
- Department Administrator, University of Minnesota
- Electronic Combat Officer, Tinker AFB (Air Combat Command)
- Elementary Spanish Teacher, SW/WC Service Coop
- Research Associate, Public Health Institute
- Social Worker, Smiley's Clinic
- Spanish Teacher, New York City Public Schools
- Travel Counselor, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Common Career Titles for this Major
- Diplomat
- Film Researcher
- Foreign Language Teacher
- Foreign Correspondent
- Historian
- Intelligence Officer
- International Development Director
- Language Librarian
- Professor
- Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
- Translator or Interpreter
- World Health Organization Officer
- Writer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Spanish majors
develop great skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These
skills include:
- Ability to speak another language
- Critical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong cross-cultural knowledge and understanding
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well with diverse groups
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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