The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

When I was 13 years old, I went to science camp. One day, I sat and listened as a scientist described what global warming was going to do to the planet—rising ocean levels, mass extinctions, devastation of populations around the …

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What Is Intellectual Property Law?

Intellectual property (IP) law is the field of legal research and protection that covers creations like stories, ideas, inventions, and movies. Lawyers who work in IP help their clients through the legal processes of protecting creations and preventing others from …

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What is it like to work for the U.S. federal government as a student or recent grad?

The United States federal government is the world’s second-largest employer with 2.1 million civilian employees. For payroll and other human resource purposes, most fall under the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Working for the U.S. federal government, especially early in …

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GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

AI Fluency for Nonprofits by Anthropic

Taught by Anthropic
Anthropic believes that empowering people with AI, and ensuring that AI makes safe contributions to society, requires engaging with a…

Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Technology and Design Ethics

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Many of the technology courses in our library focus on how to make things. But sometimes, designers and developers need…

Protecting Yourself as a Content Creator

Taught by Shontavia Johnson
Protect yourself and your online content by understanding how copyright law applies to the world of social media and Creator…

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Fundraisers are an integral part of building a nonprofit organization. The values, mission, and services of your organization don’t sell…

Cause Selling: The Secret to Nonprofit Donations

Taught by Fundraising Academy
In fundraising, building relationships is an art form. You need a pragmatic mindset and ample preparation to succeed at identifying,…

Using Cause Selling to Overcome Donor Objections

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Hearing no is a part of any negotiation, but if you can distinguish the difference between a hard no and…

Nonprofit Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Relationships are part of our daily lives, and focusing on them is a proven method for successful communication. To raise…

Nonprofit Fundraising Tips

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Successful fundraising depends on a fundraiser’s ability to communicate knowledge about the organization effectively to current and prospective donors. In…

Influence versus Manipulation: The Ethics of Persuasion

Taught by Madecraft
Success in business depends on being able to get your viewpoint heard and your ideas taken seriously. So how do…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Preparing for the EU AI Act: A Conversation with Jon Adams

Taught by Nicholas Brazzi
Discover how the EU AI Act affects your business and businesses around the globe. The EU AI Act is a…

Generative AI Productivity for Legal Professionals

Taught by Nick Abrahams
Discover how ChatGPT and other GenAI tools can help revolutionize your legal practice by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.…

Business Law for Managers

Taught by Jo-Ná Williams
Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…

The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations, with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Learn how to use data science to do good. Data science can be a huge help to nonprofits that are…

Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

Taught by Von Glitschka
Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…

Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

Taught by Dean Karrel
Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

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
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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.
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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.