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
Faulkner University’s Department of Physical Therapy seeks to glorify God by educating the whole person to become compassionate, evidence-driven leaders who adapt to a changing global healthcare environment and optimize health and movement.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
The mission of Faulkner’s OTD program is to glorify God by preparing students to become
occupational therapists who exhibit excellence in clinical practice, research, and servant leadership in order to holistically treat patients and serve the communities in which they live and work.
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 Calendar Overview
CHS Professional Programs Three-Year Calendar (2025–2028)
CHS Graduate Student Handbook
Student Handbook Acknowledgment
Student Professionalism Infraction Form
Student Academic Complaint Form
CHS NEWS
Renovations to Faulkner’s NEW College of Health Sciences are underway
Renovations are underway for the College of Health Science's front entryway and main hall including metal framing and drywall. Crews with Marshall Design-Building LLC have been working since October 2020 to transform the former Burlington Coat Factory building into a...
Faulkner’s first SLP graduating class makes history
Sitting down at the computer, Victoria Jones said a prayer and took a deep breath before taking her PRAXIS examination. Her test results would determine whether or not she could become a licensed speech-language pathologist. The next thing she knew, she...
Interview with President Williams
Like many universities across the nation, life at Faulkner University was upended due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. In its wake, Faulkner quickly adapted to the new challenges and is prepared to finish out 2020 stronger than ever. President Mike Williams sat...
Faulkner graduates its first SLP cohort during Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony on August 8
 Graduates are spaced 6-feet apart as they await to walk the stage during the 2020 Spring commencement ceremony on August 8. MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Nearly 500 Faulkner University graduates walked across the graduation stage on August 8, exactly 100 days after they would...
Faulkner University officially adds Physician Assistant program to College of Health Sciences with recent accreditation status
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Faulkner University is excited to share more news from the College of Health Sciences. This July the University has officially added the second of four programs, Physician Assistant that will begin this fall! The new PA program,...
Faulkner University announces purchase of Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center for new College of Health Sciences Facility   Â
Artist rendering of the new Faulkner University College of Health Sciences facility. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University is very pleased to announce today the recent purchase of the Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center, which will become the new site for the...
Faculty & Staff Directory
Bethany Phelps
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
Brad Gregory, PA-C, MHA
Clinical Liaison, Assistant Professor
Brent Phillips
Simulation Center Technician in CHS
Cassie Boyd
Dean of CHS and Professor
Celeste Hughes
Clinical Coordinator
Cody Thompson
Director of the Associate and PhD in Health Sciences
Crystal Bishop
Admissions Coordinator - Nursing
Deet Scott, MD
Associate Professor
Ellen Justice
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
Holly Free
Associate Dean/Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences
Jeffrey Williams
Dissertation Director and Associate Professor
Jim Williams, PA-C, DMSc
Medical Director
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