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
Alumna shares the Good News in business and motherhood
Katie Atchison Katie Simmons Atchison has a love for teaching and sharing the good news of the Gospel, whether that means teaching English to students in China, gymnastic routines to her young pupils, tutoring piano, leading a Bible study or homeschooling her three...
Aisha Anderson finds love of discovery with biochemistry
Aisha Anderson Most days you can find Aisha Anderson in the lab in Brooks Hall, wearing her blue lab coat and latex gloves. She might be helping a student dial a microscope to peer into a Petri dish, directing a class' attention to a microorganism, or studying a tank...
Music graduate finds passion at young age, now owns and teaches at music association
Westley Schlundt Westley Schlundt has been a musician ever since he learned to play the violin at the age of four and he's been growing his love for music ever since. A 2018 graduate of Faulkner, Schlundt was still in his teens when the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra...
Bible Major Becomes Lead Minister at 23
Trevonte Peterson Eight-year-old Trevonte Peterson sat with his family in the wooden pew, singing and listening to the preacher give the message like they did every Sunday morning. For generations, Peterson's family had attended the same little church in Greenville,...
Born to protect, Officer Caleb Rettig’s faith gives him strength on the job
Caleb Rettig From his very first night on night shift with the Autauga County Sheriff's Office, Caleb Rettig prayed and leaned on God to help him handle his first dangerous encounter on the job. Rettig, the Young Alumnus Honoree for the College of Arts and Sciences'...
Paralegal graduate honored as Distinguished Alumna
Beth Warren Mary Eliza "Beth" Warren puts her trust in God to guide her in her career as a paralegal. She gained that trust while attending Faulkner where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in May 2000 and an Associate of Science in Legal Studies...
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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