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
Dean Kelly: The Voice of Faulkner
Dean Kelly Every sport needs a “voice” and Dean Kelly has been that voice as the Public Address (PA) Announcer at Faulkner Eagles ball games for several decades Kelly attended Alabama Christian High School and College (ACC) in the 1970s while his mother worked in the...
Faulkner Computer Science Looks to the Future with New Computer Engineering Degree
The outside of the new Faulkner Computer Science and Engineering Department. You might wonder what the air conditioning unit in your car, the water meter at your house and the checkout line at the local grocery store all have in common. They all require computers to...
Fan, to Player, to Coach: The Early Years of Faulkner Baseball
Coach Steve Phillips right, stands with his wife Pat and their grandchildren. As a youngster, Steve Phillips watched his older brother Donny play baseball for the Alabama Christian College (ACC) Eagles in the late 1960s with Coach Henry Wright. The Phillips family...
The Importance of Choosing an Accredited College for Your Online Education
If you are considering your options for online education, we recommend that you only choose accredited online colleges. There are a multitude of advantages associated with accreditation, including access to federal financial aid programs and the marketability of...
Athletic Corner: “Coach Donahoo” Remembered
By Robin "Bird" Bradford Ed Donahoo, center, stands with his wife Sue and their grandchildren. Edward (Ed) Welch Donahoo was affectionately known by many as “Coach Donahoo.” He positively impacted hundreds of lives through his many friendships, service in the church,...
College of Health Science’s NSSLHA Student Organization Receives National Recognition
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at Faulkner University has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach and service,...
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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