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
Dr. Justin Bond Named New Dean of Faulkner’s Harris College of Business
As of June 1, 2023, Dr. Justin Bond will be serving in the role of Dean of the Harris College of Business at Faulkner University. Dr. Bond is a long-time member of our faculty who received his bachelor’s degree in computer information systems at Faulkner and his PhD...
Challenges to Online Student Success
Online students have unique circumstances and needs that differ from our traditional student populations. It is important to understand the barriers that they encounter to effectively guide them in their learning experiences with an online course. “Considering...
What Does a Sports Psychologist Do? Understanding This Exciting Career Field
Boosting athletic performance with psychology has never been more popular. The fitness and psychology industries have significantly overlapped, which has resulted in new career opportunities in the sports psychology field. As a result, sports psychologists are in high...
Using Rubrics to Communicate Expectations
Recent research revealed that, among non-traditional students enrolled in online classes, clear communication of grading criteria and meaningful feedback were among the most important components for student engagement in online classes (Martin & Bolliger, 2018)....
Reflecting on the Academic Year and Planning Forward
As we close out another academic year, I am sure our thoughts compete for time. Some thoughts are about the year we are closing: “Was this course laid out well?” “I wonder why this student just could not meet with success?” “Will I ever get to the bottom of this...
Retired Auburn Police Captain Was First To Graduate from Faulkner’s MJA Program
Tommy Carswell was among the first Faulkner graduates to complete the MJA program. Tommy Carswell not only graduated from Faulkner University’s BCJ program, he is among the first to graduate from Faulkner's Master of Science in Justice Administration (MJA) course. He...
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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