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
Making the Most of Your Online Criminal Justice Studies
The Criminal Justice Online program will teach you everything you need to know to enter the workforce. Yet there’s always more to be learned outside of the classroom, too. If you’re enrolled in the BCJ program at Faulkner University, you – like many students – may...
Distinguished alumni says caring professors led him to a role in ministry
l-r Roberts and his wife Leigh and their two children, Adriana and Asher. Daniel Roberts was named the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Biblical Studies at the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. It is a distinction he does not take lightly. While he was...
Softball NAIA Scholar Athlete now teaches at Crump Elementary
Jennifer Ellisor speaks to students during the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Jennifer Ellisor, a 2011 Elementary Education graduate was invited back to campus to speak to students for the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums in February. While at Faulkner...
Theatre graduate becomes actor, director, teacher
Bakari Kings sings to students during the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Bakari King has had the joy of performing in numerous Broadway-caliber shows for hundreds of audiences across Tennessee. It was at Faulkner where he launched his career in theatre. He was...
Stanhope High’s Blake Cook honored as College of Education’s Young Alumnus
Blake Cook speaks to a Faulkner students during the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Stanhope Elmore High School teacher and football coach, Blake Cook was honored as the College of Education's Young Alumnus at Faulkner's 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums....
Adapted PE teacher honored as College of Education’s Distinguished Alumna
l-r Elizabeth Collier, her daughter Shelby, and her husband Wade. At this year's Marketplace Faith Friday Forums, Elizabeth Collier was honored as the College of Education's Distinguished Alumna. Graduating from Faulkner University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science...
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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