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
First Phase of College of Health Sciences renovations completed
The newly renovated lobby offers a spacious area for students to relax between classes and visitors to feel welcomed. The first phase of renovations for the College of Health Science’s has been completed. Crews with Marshall Design-Building LLC began working on the...
Faulkner Welcomes First Physician Assistant Cohort
Physician assistant students exam a peer for a clinical exam simulation. If you ventured onto Faulkner’s campus recently, you may have noticed a group of students dressed from head to toe in Faulkner blue scrubs. They are a part of Faulkner University’s new physician...
Online humanities degrees receive top rank by GradDegree.com
Faulkner University recently clinched the top spots in five different categories for having the most popular online liberal arts and sciences and humanities degrees along with graduate and doctoral liberal arts programs according to a new 2021 report by...
Alabama Power Foundation awards grant for College of Health Sciences’ clinical center
l-r- Wayne Baker, Mike Jordan, Leslie Sanders, Mike Williams. The Alabama Power Foundation awarded Faulkner University a generous grant toward its new College of Health Sciences and the future Autism Clinical Center through its Health and Human Services, The Energy to...
Choosing the Right Ministry Path
If you’ve been called to ministry, feelings of purpose and a drive to lead others to relationships with Christ can be powerful inspiring forces. They can also be overwhelming as you search for the right path for your future career. Where can you make the greatest...
Musician with Montgomery Symphony Orchestra returns as honored alumnus
Westley Schlundt In his teen years, Westley Schlundt was recognized as a talented musician by the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, which he is still a member of today. Schlundt graduated from Faulkner with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in the spring of 2018 and is...
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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