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
Students Find Hope and Connection at the ACE
l-r Certified student tutors Emily Gilbert, Megan Wilkinson, Sam Moore and Sydney Watson gather in the ACE in Brooks Hall. Written by Ben Tomlin Faulkner University’s Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) provides free on-campus tutoring to all students looking for...
Mobile Christian’s New Head of School Making Ministry the Priority
l-r Sharon Paulk, Clint Mitchell and wife Britney. Faulkner alumnus Clint Mitchell is using his role as Mobile Christian School's Head of School to share God's word in an effort to lead students to a strong relationship with Christ. "I love getting the opportunity to...
CHS Service Club is on a Mission of Hope
College of Health Sciences' Service Club students pose together. Kelsey Bryant, her mother and her younger brother escaped from a home rife with domestic violence. They escaped to find hope. That’s one of the reasons why she decided to pursue a career in health...
Running to Remember
Laurie Brookshire, center, runs along the Blue Mile in the Rock & Roll Marathon. Photo by Dan Speicher and Justin Merriman. Inhale. Running shoes hit the black asphalt in solid rhythm. Arms pump. Exhale. Mile upon mile slip behind her. The run is hard, yes. Twenty...
Alabama Power Foundation Awards Grant to Furnish College of Health Sciences Gymnasiums
l-r- Wayne Baker, Mike Jordan, Leslie Sanders, Mitch Henry. The Alabama Power Foundation awarded Faulkner University a generous grant toward its new College of Health Sciences and the Mike and Lisa Williams Center for Autism through its Health and Human Services, The...
Faulkner’s Humanities degree garners national acclaim
Faulkner University’s Bachelor of Arts in Humanities placed fifth in Best Accredited Colleges’ 2021 ranking of best humanities bachelor degrees. According to Best Accredited Colleges, “As one of four liberal arts disciplines, a bachelor's degree in humanities...
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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