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
Celebrating Connection: The 80th Faulkner Bible Lectureship and Homecoming Week
The 80th Faulkner Bible Lectureship marked another remarkable year, coinciding seamlessly with Homecoming Week and culminating in its second annual high-profile debate. Together, these events drew historic numbers of attendees to campus, fostering both physical and...
Forbes Advisor Ranks Online Ph.D. in Health Sciences Degree #8
Faulkner University’s online Ph.D. in Health Sciences has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as one of the top 10 “Best Online Health Science Ph.D. and DHS Programs of 2024.” The program ranked 8th overall and 1st in Alabama. Forbes' listing evaluated 11 accredited,...
Faulkner University Awards $2 million in Scholarships at the 2nd Annual Zorn/ L2L Faulkner University Invitational
Over the weekend, Faulkner University proudly awarded $2 million in scholarships to 42 Lads 2 Leaders participants who competed in the second annual Zorn/ L2L Faulkner University Invitational. “This is the largest scholarship day in the history of Faulkner University...
“AI-Proofing” Your Course
Artificial intelligence is an intimidating technology that can make us second guess whether or not a student is completing their work without the aid of AI. Updating assignments and reconsidering how we build our online course can help insure academic integrity while keeping high standards and supporting our students.
Backward Design: A Roadmap to Excellence in Teaching
Author: Christi Jones Seven years ago, as a newly hired faculty member, my thoughts were a mixture of equal parts excitement and anxiousness as course preparation for the fall of 2017 began. Using the skills gleaned in a single pedagogy course and inspiration from...
Navigating Copyright in Digital Media
As online components to our courses become more and more prevalent, we are able to access a wealth of information that we may want to share with our students, but how do we ensure that everything that we want to use in our class is okay to use? Copyright law has some vague aspects, but if you stick to these basic rules, you can avoid some headaches and keep everything above board.
Faculty & Staff Directory
Sharon Brock
Associate Professor, Clinical
Shauna Ashley
Assistant Professor
Stacey Whitaker
Associate Professor of Master of Physicians Assistant
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