Overview

The Texas Southern University (TSU)’s mission, through the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, is consistent with the overall mission of the College of Education—to prepare caring, committed, competent, culturally responsive urban professionals who are equipped to provide effective service in schools, agencies, and other entities, utilizing research, collaboration, and application in seeking solutions to teaching, learning, social, physical and behavioral issues facing urban populations.

Degrees Offered

The seven specialty areas for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies represent seven tracks that students may follow toward completion of the degree and the earning of Teacher Certification. All students pursuing any one of the seven tracks must be admitted to the Department as well as to the Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education.

4-8 English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Concentration
4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Concentration
4-8 Social Studies Concentration
4-8 Mathematics/Science Concentration
4-8 Mathematics Concentration
EC-6 Generalist Concentration
EC-6 Bilingual Generalist Concentration
Science 4-8 Concentration
Special Education All Levels/EC-6 Concentration

Our Students

Upon the completion of these courses, candidates will be able to:

Create and incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
Demonstrate effective use of current emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support resources and learning
Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interaction related to the use of technology
Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
Conduct an ongoing self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses in the knowledge and skills of technology applications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speech Communication
Social & Political History of the United States to 1877
African American Literacy
Educational Psychology
Classroom Management
The Teaching of English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must first be admitted to the University.
Must be TSI Complete.
Must eradicate deficiencies assessed at the time of admission.
Must petition the College for admission at the completion of TSI requirements.
Student must have a 3.0 GPA to be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program.
Courses designated as major courses must be completed with grades of “B”, where grades of “B-” are unacceptable.
Grade restrictions referenced for the Educator Preparation Program must also be adhered to prior to graduation, and a comprehensive departmental exit examination is administered to seniors.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Out-of-State

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9174 USD / year

≈ 9174 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Degrees Offered

Our Students

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Texas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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