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
Faulkner First-Year Teachers Rank High in ALSDE Annual Report Card
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education just released their annual report card for all educator preparation programs, which showed that Faulkner graduates, who are now in their first year of teaching, are well prepared for the classroom. The...
5 Places a Sports Psychologist Can Work
A degree in sports psychology is a great way for many people to embark on an exciting, highly rewarding career. Working as a sports psychologist can offer several advantages, including a chance to help athletes work to their highest possible potential. Just...
Counseling vs. Clinical Psychology: What’s the Difference?
Helping others with their mental health can be an extremely rewarding career. There are a wide variety of routes you can take, such as becoming a counselor or a clinical psychologist. On the surface, those roles may seem remarkably similar, but there are a few key...
2022 Benefit Dinner: Believe in Blue
Center, Hal Taylor, Secretary of Law Enforcement of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) stands with 150 law enforcement officers on stage during the 2022 Faulkner Benefit Dinner. "If everybody runs...you choose to stay." At Faulkner, we Believe in the Blue, and...
Assistant Basketball Coach Comes Full Circle
Jake Mitchell Faulkner alumnus Jake Mitchell has come full circle in his coaching career. After graduating and leaving Montgomery to coach basketball in Arkansas and then later in Tennessee, Mitchell has returned to his alma mater as the new assistant men's basketball...
Using Law to Serve the Underserved
l-r Faulkner Law professor John Craft, and 3L law students Whittney Clark and Wala Hijaz pose for a mock client meeting at the Faulkner Law's Elder Law Clinic lobby Danyel (Carolyn) Peters came to Faulkner Law to make a difference. Her desire to further public...
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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