The University of Texas at Austin
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Cultural Studies Requirements

With 19 credit hours of coursework and connecting experiences, students may earn a BDP certificate in Cultural Studies. For a complete list of courses and requirements:
download the Cultural Studies BDP curriculum sheet (PDF).

Foundation Courses [4-7 hours]

  • Forum Seminar
  • Additional Foundation Course
  • Optional Theory Course

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Courses in a Strand [6-9 hours]

  • Geography, Place, and Culture
  • Identities and Communities
  • Popular Cultures

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Connecting Experiences [6 hours]

BDP advisors assist students in finding meaningful connecting research and/or internship experiences related to Cultural Studies.

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Integration Essay

3-4 page essay written at the end of the BDP experience, drawing together the different pieces of the BDP.

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BDP Certificate in Cultural Studies

Courses counting toward a BDP in Cultural Studies may also satisfy core, major, and elective requirements in a student’s degree plan. With planning, the BDP should not add time to students’ UT careers, but instead helps students choose the courses they already have to take in an integrated way.