College of Health Sciences
The future of health science careers starts at Faulkner.
Learn more about the unique educational environment in Faulkner’s health sciences majors on our Montgomery, Alabama, campus.
graduate Programs
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The mission of Faulkner University’s Department of Speech Language Pathology is to prepare students, through excellence in instruction, research, and clinical practice, to be leading speech-language pathologists who glorify God by serving others.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
The mission of the Faulkner University Physician Assistant program is to train competent and caring medical professionals, in a Christian environment, to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the communities where they live and work.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Every course and clinical experience challenges students to think critically, reflect on the concepts they’re learning, and grow as physical therapy practitioners, lifetime learners, and Christians.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Faulkner University’s OTD program aims to become a leader in occupational therapy by graduating compassionate professionals, fostering distinguished faculty, promoting research excellence, and serving the community through outstanding therapy services.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
Our Ph.D. in health sciences trains students to be competent and compassionate professionals proficient in contemporary practices of their fields while being grounded in the Christian faith.
Doctor of Health Science
Our fully online doctoral program examines in detail the current state of local and global healthcare so that graduates can analyze scenarios and help organizations find the best solutions to healthcare challenges.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) program with a Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) track offers a comprehensive foundation in the health sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing is designed to equip future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed in today’s dynamic healthcare environment, as the hands and feet of Christ.
CHS RESOURCES
CHS 2025 Calendar
CHS Professional Programs Three-Year Calendar (2025–2028)
CHS Graduate Student Handbook
Student Handbook Acknowledgment
Student Professionalism Infraction Form
CHS NEWS
Mastering the Art of Online Communication
We live in a world where you can do almost anything online. You can take classes and earn a degree, search and apply for a job, keep up with friends, communicate with almost anyone instantly, and find answers to literally almost any question. This is an era of instant...
How To Make Friends In Your Online Classes
If you’re enrolled in online classes, you might be wondering how to make friends without the in-person study groups and one-on-one communication that you’d find in a traditional classroom setting. If you’re concerned about feeling lonely or left out, don’t worry –...
Get Your Degree On Your Own Time With Online Classes
In this day and age, pursuing a degree doesn’t always strictly involve sitting in a classroom and completing your homework. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we achieve our goals – education included. And in recent times, online education has been growing...
Four Tips on Public Internet Access for the Online Learner
Students who enroll in an online degree program typically utilize public Wi-Fi to complete assignments or to study. Even those who have Internet access at home may find it’s more peaceful to study at the library or a coffee shop. These tips help those students...
Two Questions to Ask when Making Your Next Career Move
A career does not have to be an ending if you so choose. Whether you’re looking for a new position in the same field or a complete professional shake-up, asking yourself these two important questions (and figuring out the answers) will help with your decision. What’s...
Ultimate Checklist For Online Learning
You’ve decided to take the leap into online learning at Faulkner University – now what? Online classes aren’t that much different than regular ones. Although you’re working off-site, a lot of the same principles apply. For example, you still need to purchase textbooks...
Faculty & Staff Directory
Brent Phillips
Simulation Center Technician in CHS
Cassie Boyd
Dean of CHS and Professor
Cody Thomspon
Director of the Associate and PhD in Health Sciences
Deet Scott
Associate Professor in The MPA program
Holly Free
Associate Dean/Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences
Jeffrey Williams
Dissertation Director and Associate Professor
Julie Clark
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Lindsay Walters
Instructor and Clinical Lab Coordinator
Lindsay Wynn
Director of Simulation Center & PATH
Lora-Emily Banks
Director of PA Program
Megan Smithson
Director of Admissions, CHS
Nate Stanton
Assistant Professor of Master of Physicians Assistant
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