Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

It is easy to feel at home in the University of Redlands Communication Sciences  and Disorders Department.

There is an undeniable energy with clients coming and going and students rushing from clinic to classroom. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and comfortable. We believe the success of our program, spanning over 60 years, is a result of personalized education with small classes and an excellent in-house clinic with state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities. The collaborative relationship among students and faculty is personal, meaningful and contributes to a reputation for producing caring and expert professionals.

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at University of Redlands is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

The M.S. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is an in-person and housed in the College of Arts and Sciences on the campus of University of Redlands. 

Graduates from the program earn a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and meet academic and clinical practicum standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. Graduates also meet the requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

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Bilingual Certificate Program

Grad Plus Program (Equivalent of a post baccalaureate degree)

Statement for Equitable Treatment

The University of Redlands Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. University of Redlands prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at University of Redlands.

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Transfer student Rebecca Aguirre Rios ’23 finds her home at University of Redlands, where she is a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and president of the Native American Student Union. (Photo by Carlos Puma)
‘All of my passions in one place’

Transfer student Rebecca Aguirre Rios ’23 finds her home at University of Redlands, where she is a Communication Sciences and Disorders major and president of the Native American Student Union.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist holds a microphone and speaks to a room of students.
Basketball star and advocate for the stuttering community visits U of R

“Opening up about being an individual who stutters doesn’t just help me, I hope it helps others,” said NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to graduate students in U of R’s Communications Sciences and Disorders program.

Equipping students with language skills

Professors Solaman Cooperson and M. Alayne Sullivan address the importance of providing verbal skills to succeed in school and life.