Bridging Disciplines Programs

The Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDPs) at The University of Texas at Austin allow undergraduates to develop a secondary area of specialization that complements their major. To earn a BDP certificate, students must complete 19 credit hours combining interdisciplinary coursework with hands-on research, internship, or creative experiences.

We offer certificates in 17 different interdisciplinary concentrations.

As an undergraduate UT student, you can benefit from earning a BDP certificate in many ways:

• Become a more flexible, versatile thinker, and prepare for a professional world that values interdisciplinary perspectives, innovation, and collaboration
• Enhance your degree by completing a certificate that complements and enhances your major, that will demonstrate an additional area of specialization on resumes and graduate school applications, and that will be recognized on your official transcript
• Engage in research and internship experiences that will set you apart from your peers and give you unique opportunities related to your interests
• Have the opportunity to apply for BDP scholarships to help fund research and internship experiences
• Gain access to excellent, individualized advising with BDP academic advisors who are familiar with faculty and courses across campus that relate to your interests
• Develop valuable relationships with faculty across campus who are experts in your BDP area

Hear from current BDP students and BDP alumni about the value of their BDP experiences.