The diverse faculty and staff of the Department of Languages and Communication work diligently to maintain a learning environment that enhances educational growth and professional opportunities for our students. The programs offer students a liberal arts education, emphasizing the acquisition of language and communication skills in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese, as well as advanced knowledge of media techniques.

The objective of the department is to prepare students for a broad range of careers in teaching, professional writing, interpersonal communication and public relations, and media production technologies. Historically, our primary task has been to provide Prairie View A&M University students with advanced verbal and written skills, technical media knowledge, preparation for graduate and professional schools, and career placement. The Department of Languages and Communication continues this mission and has updated resources, such as campus labs and computer software resources, to stay current with existing employment trends.

The highlights of the department include the recently renovated digital television studio in Hilliard, equipped with the latest in production technology; PC and Macintosh computer laboratories with cutting-edge software programs for video; a media and language performance laboratory; and courses in global languages.

Academic Programs

The Department of Languages and Communications offers four academic majors leading to a:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Concentration in Mass Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Concentration in Communication Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Concentration in teacher certification for English Language Arts and Reading 7-12

We also offer several academic minors in Communication, English, Spanish, and Humanities.

Books in a bookstore

Hilliard Hall

Mailing Address

Prairie View A&M University
Department of Languages and Communications
P.O. Box 519 Mail Stop 2220
Prairie View, TX 77446-0519

Physical Address

Department of Languages and Communications
Hilliard Hall, Room 106
Phone: (936) 261-3712
Fax: (936) 261-3739

Interim Department Head

Terésa Dowell-Vest, Ph.D., M.F.A.
Phone: (936) 261-3722
Email: tedowell-vest@pvamu.edu