The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been part of the University of Redlands campus for more than 50 years. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders education program in speech-language pathology at University of Redlands is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).

Speech-language pathologists (SLP), sometimes called speech therapists, assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing and fluency.

Speech-language pathologists work with people who cannot produce speech sounds or cannot produce them clearly; those with speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering; people with voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; those with problems understanding and producing language; and those with cognitive communication impairments, such as attention, memory and problem solving disorders. They also work with people who have swallowing difficulties.