MA in Communication Studies - Interpersonal Communication in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

Graduate students collaborate with faculty mentors and peers to hone their research and teaching abilities in a supportive academic setting. By engaging with distinguished faculty and professionals in our top-tier programs, students gain exceptional access to research prospects, creative avenues, and inventive thinkers—all located in one of America's most vibrant cities: Austin, Texas. Whether pursuing academic, professional, clinical, or artistic aspirations, you can expand your expertise. The mandatory graduate internship at the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations bridges theoretical learning with hands-on, real-world application.
Interpersonal Communication examines the dynamics and impacts of social exchanges, primarily in direct interactions. Research explores verbal and nonverbal cues in both controlled and natural environments. Key areas of focus include cognitive processes, emotional responses, and communication patterns during conflicts, deception, and influence attempts. This field particularly applies its theories to healthcare settings and personal/family relationships.