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
Unlocking the Power of the Humanities: Why Pursuing a Master’s Degree Matters
As you follow current events in the news, have you ever wished for a more thorough understanding of history? Would you like to engage more thoroughly with the impactful ideas and great books of the Western tradition? At Faulkner University, based in Alabama, you can...
Presentation Design Basics
PowerPoint Have you ever created a presentation and wondered how you could improve it? When looking at an engaging slideshow, have you tried to pinpoint what made the PowerPoint grab your attention? PowerPoint presentations are a key component of education. They are...
Spiritual Formation in the Classroom
As a Christian university, we do not only aim to provide quality education to our students, but we also strive to help them grow closer to the Lord. For many of our students, our classes are their first introduction to Christ and the Kingdom of God, and for others we...
Bible Graduate Serving Central Church of Christ in T-Town
Scott McCown with wife Amy. After graduating from Faulkner with a degree in Bible, Scott McCown is now one of three ministers at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He serves as the pulpit minister there. Before that, he served as a youth minister and...
Supporter Spotlight: Dorothy Kervin Newell
Lavon and Virginia Henley By Barry L. Buford, J.D. Virginia Curtis Henley and Dorothy Kervin Newell were good friends and both have left a legacy for Faulkner University and Christian education. The friendship began at church in Spanish Fort, Alabama where...
Heal The Heroes: How College Of Health Sciences Physician Gives Back
Participants with Heal the Heroes take part in a healing yoga session. Taking care of our veterans’ physical and spiritual needs is a priority for Dr. Lesley Parrish, DPT, assistant professor with Faulkner University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Last...
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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