Established in 1947 by the Texas State Legislature, the Graduate School at Texas Southern University has steadily expanded and now offers degree programs in 36 diverse academic fields.

Graduate courses at Texas Southern University are taught by faculty members selected for their graduate faculty status by the Graduate Council. These faculty members hold doctorate degrees and have extensive research and publication credits. The Graduate School supports research and training through various centers, including the Economic Development Center (EDC), Center for Excellence in Urban Education, Center for Transportation Training and Research (CTTR), Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace, Center on the Family, Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Cardiovascular Center, and the NASA Research Center in Biotechnology and Environmental Health.

The Graduate School curriculum at Texas Southern University offers programs in:

  • Humanities
  • Communications
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Behavioral Science
  • Management
  • Pharmacy
Many graduate courses are conveniently scheduled in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate diverse student needs.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has affirmed the accreditation of Texas Southern University's graduate programs. The Graduate School is also a proud member of the Council of Graduate Schools of the United States, the Association of Texas Graduate Schools, the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, and the Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools.