Welcome to the World Languages Program at Texas Southern University

Our mission is to promote global awareness and foster intercultural understanding through comprehensive language instruction. With courses in literature, culture, linguistics, and professional language skills, we empower majors and minors to excel in foreign languages. Students enhance communication abilities, develop critical thinking, and gain analytical skills, preparing them to thrive as global citizens.

A foreign language degree or minor will pave the way to careers in numerous fields, including:

  • International Business: US Representative in a foreign company, International Banker, Stock Exchange Broker, Trader, International Relations Director, Foreign Export Dealer, Import/Export agent,
  • Government: Border Patrol Agent, Customs Inspector, CIA agent, FBI agent, Immigration Special Agent, Foreign Service Officer, United Nations, European Union, Peace Corps, Passport Examiner,
  • Education: Academic Exchange Specialist, Teacher, Instructor
  • Media: Film production, entertainment specialist, Foreign Media expert,
  • Travel: Flight attendant, travel agent
  • The Arts: author, curator, Import/Export art dealer, proofreader
  • Medicine: Public Health Service Officer
  • Social Work: social worker, counselor
  • Journalism/ Advertisement: Announcer, International Radio Broadcaster,
  • Translation: Court Interpreter, Medical Interpreter, translator

Explore opportunities for academic and personal growth in the World Languages Program today!

For more information:

Dr. IM Lancaster-Lawson
713.313.7653
MLK 107