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
Faulkner University’s Department of Physical Therapy seeks to glorify God by educating the whole person to become compassionate, evidence-driven leaders who adapt to a changing global healthcare environment and optimize health and movement.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The mission of Faulkner’s OTD program is to glorify God by preparing students to become
occupational therapists who exhibit excellence in clinical practice, research, and servant leadership in order to holistically treat patients and serve the communities in which they live and work.
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
Student Academic Complaint Form
CHS NEWS
The Master School Supply List for Online Learning
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Faculty & Staff Directory
Julie Clark
Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Karen Harness, DMSc, MPH, PA-C
Associate Professor
Lindsay Walters
Instructor and Clinical Lab Coordinator
Lindsay Wynn
Director of Simulation Center & PATH
Lora-Emily Banks, DMSc, PA-C
Program Director
Megan Smithson
Director of Admissions, CHS
Nate Stanton, MS PA-C, ATC
Principal Faculty
Rebecca Buckalew, MSN, FNP-C
Associate Director of Clinical Education
Sharon Brock
Associate Professor, Clinical
Shauna Ashley
Assistant Professor
Stacey Whitaker, DMSc, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Associate Program Director
Tracy Powell, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
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