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 Alumna Combines Art and Ministry
By Loren Howell Heather Parrish Local artist Heather Parrish ('98), along with her sister Melody White ('87) and good friend Aleah Goode, run Southern Art & Makers Collective on Madison Avenue in Montgomery. As a student at Faulkner, Parrish was a...
Computer Club Hosts Hackathon
By Izabella Zientek Students participate in Faulkner's computer club Hackathon Faulkner University’s Computer Club hosted EagleHack, a Major League Hacking (MLH) Local Hack Event, on October 12, 2019. MLH is the official student hacking league, and is an organization...
Lead/Serve: Women empowering young women to serve
By Caroline Thompson The saying, “empowered women empower women,” would describe Nikki Haley’s influence as this year’s benefit dinner speaker. So many young women and future leaders in the audience were inspired by her courage, determination, and passion for life....
Faulkner Sports Network Opens World of Sport Broadcast to Students
Jacob Hartsfield with the Faulkner Sports Network mans the camera during this season's games while Keavonte' Lindsey assists in the balcony. Desean Bullock was a young boy when he wrote and recorded his first newscast. He knew he wanted to grow up and be on a...
Faulkner Honors Sacrifice of Alumna Officer Jackie Tucker
Jackie Tucker poses with her family, l-r daughter Eryn Tucker 13, husband Aaron Tucker and daughter Felixcia McKenzie 20 Saraland Police Officer Jacqueshanda “Jackie” Matthews Tucker’s life changed in an instant when a gunman leveled his gun in her direction. He...
Benefit Dinner: Behind the Scenes
Nikki Haley speaks during Faulkner University's Annual Benefit Dinner on Oct. 3 More than 2,000 guests began filling the ballroom of Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center on October 3 for Faulkner’s sold out Annual Benefit Dinner to hear Nikki Haley, the former...
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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