About the Bridging Disciplines Programs
The Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDPs) at The University of Texas at Austin allow undergraduates to earn a certificate in one of nine different interdisciplinary concentrations:
- Children and Society
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Arts and Media
- Environment
- Ethics and Leadership
- Film Studies
- International Studies
- Social Entrepreneurship and Non-profits
- Social Inequality, Health, and Policy
The BDP concentrations represent areas of innovative faculty research, teaching, and collaboration at UT. Each program is guided by a cross-college panel of faculty members whose research relates to the BDP topic.
After completing 19 credit hours of coursework, research, and internship experiences, students earn a certificate demonstrating a secondary area of specialization that complements the major. By studying an issue from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, they become more flexible, versatile thinkers, prepared for a professional world that values collaboration and innovation. Students in the BDPs also gain access to unique research and internship experiences at UT and around the world, giving them hands-on experience applying what they have learned in the classroom.
Formed in 2002 by the Provost’s Office, the Bridging Disciplines Programs are now a program of the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (UGS), which provides a diverse set of programs and resources that traverse boundaries between colleges and disciplines and enhance the quality of undergraduate education.
"The Bridging Disciplines Programs give so much back to students who are part of them. They are well-rounded programs that enhance the college experience and have the resources to prepare undergraduates for life after graduation."
- Ivonne Estrella, Children & Society