Bachelor's Degree PROGRAMS

The undergraduate degree programs offered through the College of Transdisciplinary Studies are for students who are interested in creating an individualized academic program with a strong education foundation, and with applied, experiential training that integrates valued workplace standards, experience, and past academic work. They are designed for students whose academic interests are broad and transdisciplinary and whose career interests require diverse and transdisciplinary exposure.

The degree programs in the College of Transdisciplinary Studies are non-traditional, giving students and their academic advisors the opportunity to create their own paths. Based on students’ earned undergraduate credit hours, work experiences, and current interests, students work with an academic advisor to develop a degree plan that fits their career goals.

Eight Bachelor's degree programs are offered:

B.S. in Transdisciplinary Business and Corporate Services

  • The BS in Transdisciplinary Business and Corporate Services appeals to potential students in business in business, finance, human resources, management, entrepreneurship, and marketing. This program will teach students the theories of finance, marketing, and management and administration – and how to apply these theories to real-world problems—also preparing the students for the fast-paced, fast-changing business world. The potential graduate of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in business and technology.
    • Coursework is completed through the following college: JHJ
 B.A. in Transdisciplinary Creative Arts and Communication
  • The BA in Transdisciplinary Creative Arts and Communication appeals to potential students the opportunity to explore coursework in diverse fields such as the arts, communications, film, art history, psychology, and sociology. In a focused creative environment with instruction of the highest quality, Visual and Performing Arts students will be trained to become practicing arts professionals and educators. As Visual and Performing Arts students matriculate, creativity and intellectual curiosity will mature. Students develop the skill sets needed to be active local and global citizens in a rapidly changing world. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in writing and publishing, designing, producing, or even performing.
    • Coursework completed through the following college: COLABS, SOC
B.S. in Transdisciplinary Educational Studies
  • The BS in Transdisciplinary Studies in Educational Studies appeals to potential students working in childcare, education administration, libraries, or as teaching assistants. This program prepares you to lead learning experiences in various environments outside the classroom. You will critically examine and analyze pedagogical theories, teaching practices, education laws, and learning environments. While this program does not lead to teaching licensure, it provides an invaluable foundation of knowledge surrounding the education profession. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in education, counseling, education administration, ESL, early childcare, or special education.
    • Coursework completed through the following college: COE
B.S. in Transdisciplinary Engineering and Technology Services
  • The B.S. in Transdisciplinary Engineering and Technology Services appeals to potential students who are working in Information Technology (IT), construction, or field technician jobs. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of data science, software development, web development, network architecture, and a variety of engineering specialties such as civil, mechanical, and electrical. This program develops graduates who can identify, formulate, and solve technical problems in the engineering technology field. It prepares students to understand new developments, adapt to change, embrace professional development opportunities, and assume professional roles in their respective fields.
    • Coursework is completed through the following college: COSET
B.S. in Transdisciplinary Human and Health Sciences
  • The B.S. in Transdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences appeals to potential students in the healthcare industry, athletics, community services, education, and business. This program will appeal to students who have taken math, social sciences, nutrition and health sciences, and social work courses. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in education, community and social services, non-profits, healthcare, therapy, mental health, or child development.
    • Coursework completed through the following college: COPHS, COLABS, COSET
B.S. in Transdisciplinary Information Technology Systems & Services
  • The BS in Transdisciplinary Information Technology Systems and Services appeals to potential students working as technicians in web development, IT and computer support, or sales. The program provides a foundation in business and information technology. It provides students with an understanding of the applications of theories and concepts by involving the students in research and ideas by involving the students in research and applications development projects. It will prepare potential graduates of this program to have growth opportunities in their careers such as systems administration, network administration, computer specialists, database management, database administration, computer technicians, computer security management, or web design and development.
    • Coursework will be completed through the following colleges: COSET, JHJ
B.S. in Transdisciplinary Studies of Energy and Environmental Systems and Services
  • The BS in Transdisciplinary Studies of Energy and Environmental Systems and Services appeals to potential students working in the energy resource field. The program will go over the study methods that improve the effects of adverse effects such as pollution. This program will appeal to students who have taken courses in energy, science, engineering, mathematics, and geology. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers, such as energy resource management and development.
    • Coursework completed through the following colleges: JHJ, COSET, SOPA, COPHS
B.A. in Transdisciplinary Studies of Societal Inclusion and Urbanism
  • The BS in Transdisciplinary Studies of Societal Inclusion and Urbanism appeals to the potential student working in local government, criminal justice, construction, architecture, or urban design. This program will also appeal to students who have taken architecture, mathematics, computer sciences, urban studies, or social work courses The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers, such as architecture, urban planning, public administration, law, or business.
    • Coursework completed through the following colleges: SOPA, JHJ, COSET

Minimum Admission Criteria

  • Students must have a minimum of 60 transferable credits of completed coursework
  • Students must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.0 for coursework

Graduation Requirements

  • Students must complete core requirements.
  • Students must complete 25% of credits toward graduation at Texas Southern University.
  • Students must complete 120 credit hours.