Academic Catalog 2026-2027

B.S. in Transdisciplinary Information Technology Systems & Services

Texas Southern University envisions the advancement and attainment of goals for this sector of students by responding to the national and statewide data to re-enroll students from the 36 million current Some College No Degree population, reaching out with tailored programs and policies to meet their needs.

Texas Southern University caters to non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students who have excellent potential to complete a degree but need flexibility, opportunity, and accessibility to various completion options.

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.

SUMMARY

Core Curriculum Requirements42
Major Requirements45
COSET/JHJ/COPHS/SOPA/SOC/COE15
Other Requirements18
Total Hours120

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULum

Communication
ENGL 1301Freshman English I3
ENGL 1302Freshman English II3
Mathematics3
College Algebra
Plane Trigonometry
Math and Business and Econ I
Elements of Calculus
Contemporary Mathematics I
Elementary Statistics
Fundamentals of Mathematics I
Foundations of Mathematics II
Precalculus Math
Calculus & Analytic Geomtry I
Life and Physical Sciences
Select two of the following:6
Biological Science I
Biological Science II
Survey of Life Science
Human Anat & Phys I
Human Anat & Phys II
Introductory Chemistry I
Introductory Chemistry II
Chemistry I
Chemistry II
Environmental Science
Introduction To The Earth
College Physics I
College Physics II
Prin of Phys Sci
University Physics I
University Physics II
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Select one of the following:3
American Literature
African-American Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
Introduction To Philosophy
Creative Arts3
Select one of the following:3
Intro African Art
Topics in Contemp Art & Cultur
Music Appreciation
Fine Arts In Daily Living
Introduction to Theatre
American History6
Soc & Pol Hist US to 1877
Soc & Pol Hist US Since 1877
Mexican American History I
Mexican American History II
African American History I
African American History II
Government/Political Science
POLS 2305American Government3
POLS 2306Texas Government3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3
Principles Of Economics I
Principles Of Economics II
World Regional Geography
General Psychology
Introduction To Sociology
Contemporary Social Issues
Soc Of Human Sexuality
Introduction To Anthropology
Institutional Options3
Business & Professional Comm
Public Address
Intro To Compr Science I
Introduction to Programming Using C++
Instructional Technology
Introduction to Creative Writing
Tech Editing for Professionals
FR 231
FR 232
Calculus&Analytic Geometry II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Total Hours42

Major (Information Technology Systems & Services)

Information Technology Systems & Services45
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Total Hours45
COSET/JHJ/COPHS/SOPA/SOC/COE15
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Total Hours15
Other Requirements18
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Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
FS 102 Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience 1
ENGL 1301 Freshman English I 3
COMM 1315
Public Address
or Business & Professional Comm
3
MUSI 1315
Fine Arts In Daily Living
or Introduction to Theatre
3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
HIST 1301 Soc & Pol Hist US to 1877 3
 Hours16
Second Semester
ENGL 1302 Freshman English II 3
Creative Arts 3
Life and Physical Sciences 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
HIST 1302 Soc & Pol Hist US Since 1877 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Third Semester
POLS 2305 American Government 3
ENGL 2XX 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Institutional Option 3
 Hours15
Fourth Semester
POLS 2306 Texas Government 3
ENGL 2XX 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fifth Semester
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3XX/4XX 3
COSET/COPHS/SOPA/JHJ/SOC/COE Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Sixth Semester
COSET/COPHS/SOPA/JHJ/COE Elective 1XX/2XX 3
COSET/COPHS/SOPA/JHJ/COE Elective 1XX/2XX 3
COSET/COPHS/SOPA/JHJ/COE Elective 3XX 3
COSET/COPHS/SOPA/JHJ/COE Elective 4XX 3
Elective 2XX/3XX 3
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Seventh Semester
Electives 1XX/2XX 3
Electives 1XX/2XX 3
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
 Hours15
Eighth Semester
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
Elective 3XX/4XX 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3XX/4XX 3
Approved Information Technology Systems & Services Course 3XX/4XX 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours121