The Department of English offers Undergraduate major and minor programs in English, which specializations in literature, language, and English as a Second Language. Teacher certification plans in English are available at both secondary and elementary levels. Major and minor programs in English offer students an opportunity to discover more about the world they live in, to learn to appreciate the artistic works of fellow human beings, and to develop literary and language aptitudes of their own. The Department is committed to ensuring academic excellence in all academic programs by developing and maintaining outstanding faculty and by serving the academic needs of students at the University of Texas- Pan American.

The department also offers graduate major programs leading to the MA in English, the MA in English as a Second Language, and the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English, and the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration Writing. To students who view education primarily as career training, English programs provide excellent preparation for any profession requiring a high degree of skill and comprehension in oral and written communication.