IntroductionThe Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies offers an interdisciplinary program of studies that examines the diverse political, social, and cultural histories of the Spanish-speaking societies of the Caribbean, as well as those of Latino communities in the United States. The courses examine the historical background, the migration experience, and the reformulation of identities in their racial, class, cultural and gender dimension.
Students are exposed to a wide range of perspectives drawn from the social sciences and the humanities. As a versatile major, it helps develop content knowledge about the historical, political, cultural and social dimensions of the Caribbean and Latino communities in the United States. The curriculum fosters valuable skills and competencies in critical thinking and analysis, research, oral and written presentations, and intercultural understanding.
The Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies works closely with other departments to foster a more comprehensive learning experience for its students. Students are strongly advised to double major whenever possible, and the faculty works closely with students who wish to pursue individual programs of study. Academic and cultural activities are scheduled regularly to supplement and enrich the classroom experience. The department's interdisciplinary structure supports collaborative research and a coordinated and coherent curriculum that draws from diverse perspectives.
Your major is only one of many variables to be considered when developing your career plans. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, service-learning, related work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations| Admissions Counselor | Editor/Writer | Lobbyist |
| Advertising Account Executive | Employee Relations Specialist | Market Research Specialist |
| Archivist | FBI/CIA Agent | Museum Curator |
| Attorney | Foreign Service Officer | Nonprofit Administrator |
| Business Manager | Foreign Student Advisor | Peace Corps/VISTA Worker |
| CIA/FBI Agent | Government Agency Admin. | Politician |
| Community Action Specialist | Historic Preservation Specialist | Professor/Educator |
| Community Affairs Specialist | Historic Site Administrator | Psychologist |
| Conflict Resolution Specialist | Human Resources Specialist | Public Administrator |
| Consultant | Import/Export Specialist | Public Information Officer |
| Consumer Advocate | Int'l. Banker | Public Policy Specialist |
| Copy Writer | Int'l. Consultant | Public Relations Specialist |
| Corporate Trainer | Int'l. Trade Specialist | Publications Specialist |
| Counselor | Interpreter | Translator |
| Cultural Affairs Officer | Int'l Relations Specialist | Travel Consultant |
| Customer Relations Representative | Int'l. Conference Planner | Writer/Author |
| Customs/Immigration Officer | Journalist | |
Types of Employers| Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
| Advertising Agencies | Cultural Organizations | Pan American Health Org. |
| Airlines/Airports | Entertainment Firms | Professional Associations |
| American Friends Service | Foundations | Public Interest Groups |
| American Schools Abroad | Historic Sites / Historical Societies | Public Relations Firms |
| Amnesty Int'l. | Hospitals/Clinics | Retail Stores |
| Archives | Hotels/Restaurants/Resorts | School Systems |
| Banks | Int'l. Exchange Programs | Social Service Agencies |
| Book Publishers | Law Firms | Television/Radio Stations |
| Civic Organizations | Libraries | Travel Agencies |
| Clinics | Manufacturing Firms | United Nations |
| Colleges & Universities | Museums | World Health Organization |
| Consulting Firms | Newspapers/Magazines | YMCA/YWCA |
| Consumer Organizations | | |
| Government Agencies |
| Agency for Int'l. Development | Institute of Museum and Library Services | NJ Travel & Tourism Division |
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service | Inter-American Foundation | Office of Int'l. Affairs |
| Bureau of Int'l. Labor Affairs | International Trade Admin. | Office of Int'l. Coop. & Development |
| CIA/FBI | Library of Congress | Peace Corps/Americorps |
| Civil Rights Commission | National Endowment for the Humanities | Smithsonian Institution |
Customs and Board Protection | National Security Agency | US Department of State |
| Department of Commerce | NJ Governor's Commission on Int'l. Trade | US Information Agency |
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
| NJ Int'l. Trade Division | Voice of America |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates| Assistant Federal Public Defender, Puerto Rico (JD) | Investigator, State of New Jersey |
| Bulk Customer Sales Rep., PepsiCo, Inc. | Law Clerk, Law Office of Radames Velazquez |
| Business Analyst, Electronic Data Systems | Manager, Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. |
| Chaplain, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (MA) | Program Specialist, Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development, NJ Department of Community Affairs |
| Director, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration | Project Officer, Hispanic Radio Network |
| Education & Training Coordinator, NJ State AFL-CIO | Redevelopment Project Coordinator, Plainfield Economic Development Office |
| Financial Aid Counselor, Temple University | Teacher's Assistant, New Brunswick Bd. of Ed. |
| Human Resources Rep., Easter Seals of NJ | Teaching Assistant, Rutgers’s University (EOF program) |
| | Youth Service Coordinator, Lawrence Neighborhood Service Center |
Graduate Schools Attended| Rutgers University, JD, Law | Seton Hall University, JD, Law |
| Princeton Theological Seminary, MA, Religious Education | UMDNJ, MS, Biomedical Sciences |
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