College of Transdisciplinary Studies

The TSU College of Transdisciplinary Studies programs affords students the opportunity to pursue transdisciplinary studies by selecting from a variety of degree programs that target vital local, national, and global workforce opportunities.

College of Transdisciplinary Studies

The TSU College of Transdisciplinary Studies provides students with the opportunity to engage in transdisciplinary studies, offering a range of degree programs that align with critical local, national, and global workforce demands. TSU launched the state’s first College of Transdisciplinary Studies, offering eight bachelor’s and four master’s degrees spanning multiple areas, from energy and IT to business, the arts, and educational leadership.

The degree programs are designed for students whose academic interests are broad and transdisciplinary and whose career interests require diverse exposure. These non-traditional programs give students and their academic advisors the opportunity to create their own path, integrating valued workplace standards, experience, and past academic work.

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue or skills you may have that are relevant to a particular career path.
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Contact & Location

Phone
(713) 313-7541 & 713-313-1184
Address

Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

For virtual office hours, please visit Handshake.

Partner with Texas Southern University: Invest in Talent, Impact the Future

At Texas Southern University (TSU), we are cultivating the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. As one of the nation’s premier historically Black universities, TSU offers a rich pipeline of diverse, driven, and career-ready students across a wide range of disciplines.
We invite companies and organizations to partner with us in two powerful ways:

• Recruitment: Connect with top-tier talent through internships, career fairs, and on-campus engagement opportunities. Our students bring fresh perspectives, strong academic foundations, and a commitment to excellence.
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Texas Southern University Career Pathways Center is proudly connected with leading professional organizations that enhance career development, employer engagement, and student success. We are active members of: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) The leading source for career services standards, trends, and best practices in higher education and workforce readiness. Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) A regional network supporting collaboration between career services professionals and employers across the South. Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers (HACCC) A partnership of Houston-area universities working together to connect students with top local employers and opportunities.

For more information please contact Jeff Wallace or Bea Emanuel-Sims in the Office of Development at 713.313.6747.