Latin American Studies Resources: Careers

Latin American Studies programs take many different forms and foci across the country. Vanderbilt's LAS program has a particular strength in Brazilian studies, as well as in Mesoamerican anthropology and archaeology, the study of democracy building and economic development, Latin American literature and languages, and African populations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Center is designated a Comprehensive National Resource Center on Latin America by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Below you can find a collection of books and online resources to provide ideas and directions to those in Latin American Studies. Whether pursued as an undergraduate concentration or a Master's degree, the language skills and area knowledge provide preparation for careers in the Government, business, non-profits, international development agencies, teaching, etc.