Purpose and Goals

The faculty and staff of the Department of Languages and Communications work diligently to maintain a learning environment that enhances educational growth and professional opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students. The programs offer students a liberal arts education emphasizing the acquisition of language and communication skills 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, Spanish language, 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 Communications continues this mission and has updated resources, such as campus labs and computer software resources, to stay current with existing employment trends.

Pictured: Communication student Andia Richardson in Hilliard 125 preparing for competition to take place in Liverpool, England. Richardson secured a place in the "Your Big Year" final with her "Pitch a Place" video on Houston, Texas.