Department of Communication Studies
Use Your Voice to Create Change
Unlock the power of effective communication and elevate your career prospects with a degree in Communication Studies. This program, backed by world-renowned researchers and award-winning teachers, equips you with invaluable skills to navigate and excel in diverse interpersonal, organizational, and societal contexts, making you an indispensable asset in today's interconnected world.

125 Years of Excellence
Communication Studies at Moody College was established in 1899. We are proud of our history developing public speakers and effective communicators that make lasting impacts on communities, in political settings, and within social movements.

Undergraduate Program
The CMS undergraduate program is designed to provide students a wide range of knowledge and expertise alongside practical experience in a variety of communication specialties. You have the option to specialize in one of five tracks.
The variety allows me to develop versatile skills that can be applied across industries, offering flexibility in my career path.

Graduate Program
Our graduate programs are some of the top ranked in the country. Offering both traditional master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as stackable professional certificates and a master's, Moody College prides itself in educating communicators that represent many points of view from communities across the nation and the world.
Our faculty pair their research expertise with a deep commitment to mentorship, teaching, and having a real-world impact.

Compete Alongside the Best
Our Speech & Debate programs are highly awarded year after year. Moody College faculty established the program in 1883 for the express purpose of fostering debating and oratorical activities.
Department News

CMS's Quasquicentennial
125 years of creating the world's best communicators

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Contact Us
Email Us: commstudies@austin.utexas.edu