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Fluency in another language and experiencing other cultures are skills that open up a world of possibilities now and in the future.
The demand for bilingual and multilingual graduates has never been higher, especially as the world becomes more interconnected and diverse.
In California alone the Hispanic or Latino community now represents 39.4% of people who live in the state — a jump from 37.6% in 2010.
Language skills and an international understanding of cultural, ethnic, and racial issues can be applied to a wide range of careers in several industries, and to whatever you decide to do in life.
Related Job Titles
The following list is not meant to be all inclusive; many other job alternatives and titles may exist. Many of the job titles listed require further education.
- Customs Officer/Inspector
- ESL/EFL Teacher
- Immigration Specialist
- Foreign Service Officer/Diplomat
- Intelligence Specialist
- Foreign Language Teacher
- Intelligence Analyst
- NGO Administrator/Director
- Interpreter/Translator
- Language Specialists
- International Relations Officer
- Journalist/Correspondent
- Travel Agent
- Travel Writer
- Policy Analyst
- Public Relations
- Foreign Exchange Trader
- Business Consultant
- International Sales
- Community Organizer
- Bilingual Customer Service
- Marketing Specialists
- Economic Analyst
- Market Researcher/ Analyst
- lntercultural Communications Specialist
- Community Outreach
Marketable Skills
Project Development
- Understanding other cultures
- Sensitivity to others
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Clarifying others' thoughts and ideas
- Adapting ideas/Weighing values
Communication
- Translating ideas/languages Memorizing
- Speaking to groups
- Explaining other cultures
- Writing clearly and expressing thoughts
Research
- Perception of word patterns and structures
- Symbol formation
- Analyzing content
- Gathering information
- Summarizing
- Comparing ideas/translations
- Project development and follow through
- Attention to detail
Featured Alumni
Alumni Updates
Alumni Updates
Jesus Pascual Cisneros
World Languages and CulturesSpanish Education, 2018
Jesus Pascual Cisneros, World Languages & Cultures, 2018, was offered as Spanish Immersion teacher position at Dow's Prairie Elementary in McKinleyville, California after finishing the credential program with a Secondary Education credential. He will be starting his first year as a teacher this upcoming 2018 school year. Thank you for your support!
Gema Ortiz Lombardo
World Languages and Cultures, 2009
Gema Ortiz Lombardo, 2009 Spanish, earned her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Bilingual Education from New Mexico State University in 2011. While pursuing her M.A., Lombardo worked with NMSU as a School Garden Curriculum Coordinator. Lombardo also served as a managing editor for the resource book, “Implementing a school and Community Garden.” In 2013, She provided college and career guidance to special-needs students at high school level. She is happily married and is currently an Admissions Counselor for Humboldt State and a recruiter for HSU’s College of Natural Resources & Sciences, focusing on promoting opportunities for hispanic students.
Chad Kaufman
World Languages and CulturesSpanish Language and Literature, 2008
After graduating from HSU in 2008 and working in a bilingual school for a bit, Chad then moved down to Cholula, Mexico to pursue a Master's degree. In 2011 he graduated with an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from La Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico. After graduating he moved back to Minnesota with his amazing spouse to be close to family.
Going on 8 years working as a full-time Spanish Interpreter at Children's Minnesota: a fantastic system of pediatric clinics and hospitals.