Graduate Catalog
Texas Southern University
The Graduate School
211 Hannah Hall
3100 Cleburne St., Houston, Texas 77004
www.tsu.edu/graduateschool
About this Bulletin
This graduate bulletin contains information on academic and non-academic policies, procedures, and requirements with which each student must become familiar. Students should consult the Table of Contents for guidance. Provisions in this bulletin will not be valid after August 2023.
The statements set forth in this bulletin are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Texas Southern University. Provisions set forth in publications of individual schools and colleges shall supersede those herein.
Although the provisions of this bulletin will ordinarily be applied as stated, Texas Southern University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this bulletin, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. However, every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information concerning changes in policies, procedures, and requirements will be available in the Office of the University Registrar and the offices of the various academic advisors, the academic departments, and the major schools and colleges. It is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of current graduation requirements for a particular degree program.
The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and Texas Southern University. Texas Southern University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time and to change fees, calendars, curricula, graduation procedures, or other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities at the University so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those currently enrolled. Provisions set forth in publications of individual schools and colleges shall supersede those herein.
Although every effort is made to assure that information is accurate, Texas Southern University does not assume responsibility for any misrepresentation that might arise through error in the preparation of this or any other of its catalogs or through failure to give notice of changes in its requirements, policies, tuition and fees, course offerings and other matters affecting students or applicants. To be assured of accuracy of information, students must regularly consult current publications and academic advisors.
Texas Southern University’s mission dedicates the University “to providing quality instruction, scholarly research, and socially responsible public service.” The Graduate School supports the University’s mission by training the next generation of professional practitioners and research scholars. The University offers 27 master’s programs, three Doctor of Education programs, and four Ph.D. programs. The Graduate Faculty focuses both on education and scholarly research. Students have the opportunity to work with world renowned scholars as they progress in their training.
Our programs are designed to focus on the needs of students. Most of our programs offer evening classes and flexible schedules which accommodate working professionals. Contact our office for general information on applying and be sure to communicate with advisors in the program of your interest for detailed information.
Texas Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas Southern University.
General Information
The Graduate Office maintains the official record for each graduate student and serves as the administrative body and source of information for graduate education. This graduate bulletin contains information on academic and non-academic policies, procedures, and requirements with which each student must become familiar. Students should consult the Table of Contents for guidance.
For curriculum changes to this catalog and general information and announcements relative to the Graduate School, please visit the Texas Southern University Graduate School website at www.tsu.edu/graduateschool.
Jesse H. Jones Schools of Business
Masters
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (Energy Finance Concentration), EMBA
- Master of Business Administration (Accounting Concentration), MBA
- Master of Business Administration (Health Care Administration Concentration), MBA
- Master of Business Administration (Management Information Systems Concentration), MBA
- Master of Business Administrations (Business Analytics Concentration), MBA
- Master of Science Management Information Systems (Data Analytics Concentration), MIS
- Master of Science Management Information Systems, MIS
The School of Communication
Masters
- Communication (Health Communication Concentration), Master of Arts
- Communication (Media Studies Concentration), Master of Arts
- Communication (Organizational Communication Concentration), Master of Arts
- Communication (Sports & Entertainment Management Concentration), Master of Art
- Professional Communication and Digital Media, Master of Arts
College of Education
Certifications/certificates
Masters
- Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Counseling (Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Counseling (School Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Bilingual Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Early Childhood Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Reading Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary _______ Concentration), Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (Special Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Educational Administration (Human Resources and Higher Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Educational Administration with no Certification, Master of Education
- Educational Administration with Principal Certification, Master of Education
- Health & Kinesiology (Health Education Concentration), Master of Science
- Health & Kinesiology (Kinesiology Concentration), Master of Science
- Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Administration Concentration Non-Thesis), Master of Science
- Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Administration Concentration Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Management Concentration Non-Thesis), Master of Science
- Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Management Concentration Thesis Option), Master of Science
Doctoral
- Counseling, Doctor of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction(Sports Studies Concentration), Doctor of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction, Doctor of Education
- Educational Administration (Community College Leadership Concentration), Doctor of Education
- Educational Administration (Higher Education Administration Concentration), Doctor of Education
- Educational Administration, Doctor of Education
College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
Masters
- English Track A (Thesis Option), Master of Arts
- English Track B (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Arts
- History (Non-thesis Option), Master of Arts
- History (Thesis option), Master of Arts
- Human Services and Consumer Sciences Plan A. (Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Human Services and Consumer Sciences Plan B. (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Psychology (Clinical Community Concentration), Master of Arts
- Psychology (School Psychology Concentration), Master of Arts
- Sociology (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Arts
- Sociology (Thesis Option), Master of Arts
Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Masters
- Administration Of Justice (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Administration of Justice (Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Executive Master of Administration of Justice (Non-Thesis Option), eMAJ
- Executive Master of Administration of Justice (Thesis Option), eMAJ
- Executive Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (Health Administration Concentration)
- Master of Public Administration (Human Resources Concentration)
- Master of Public Administration (Public Policy Concentration)
- Master of Public Administration (Urban Planning and Environmental Policy Concentration)
- Master of Public Administration/Juris Doctor Dual Degree
- Public Affairs, Bachelor of Science and Executive Master Public Administration, EMPA 4+1 Dual Degree
- Public Affairs, Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration 4+1 Dual Degree
- Urban Planning and Environmental Policy (Community Development and Housing Concentration), Master
- Urban Planning and Environmental Policy (Spatial Analysis and Mobility Planning Concentration), Master
- Urban Planning and Environmental Policy (Sustainable Environmental and Land Use Planning Concentration), Master
Doctoral
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Masters
Doctoral
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Masters
- Biology, Master of Science
- Chemistry, Master of Science
- Computer Science Plan A. (Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Computer Science Plan B. (Non-Thesis option), Master of Science
- Environmental Toxicology (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Environmental Toxicology (Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Mathematics, Masters of Science
- Transportation Planning and Management (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Science
- Transportation Planning and Management (Thesis Option), Master of Science
Doctoral
Online Programs
- Athletic Administration, Executive Doctoral Certificate (Online)
- Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Counseling (Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Counseling (School Counseling Concentration), Master of Education
- Educational Administration (Human Resources and Higher Education Concentration), Master of Education
- Educational Administration with no Certification, Master of Education
- Educational Administration with Principal Certification, Master of Education
- English Track A (Thesis Option), Master of Arts
- English Track B (Non-Thesis Option), Master of Arts
- Executive Master of Administration of Justice (Non-Thesis Option), eMAJ
- Executive Master of Administration of Justice (Thesis Option), eMAJ
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
- Executive Master of Public Administration
- Sport Leadership, Executive Doctoral Certificate (Online)