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
Olivia Mae Burt Named Alumna of the Year
l-r: Mike Williams present Olivia Mae Burt with Alumna of the Year Award in Feb. 2019. By Anna Shay Wasden Olivia Mae Burt was told she would be named Alumna of the Year under the guise of meeting faculty and staff to discuss the history of Faulkner. When reflecting...
Faulkner’s Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology lauded top in state, 8th in nation
TheBestSchools.org badge for best Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology. Faulkner University's online Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology was ranked top in the state and 8th in the nation according to a recent study by TheBestSchools.org for 2019....
Faulkner graduate inspires youth through soccer, futsal
Coach Bruno Resende Faulkner alumnus and soccer athlete, Bruno Resende has kept his passion for soccer and futsal, an indoor variant of soccer, alive even after gradation and shares his love for the sport with the youth of Montgomery and the River Region. Bruno's goal...
Faulkner Hall of Fame inductee, 2-time All American honored
Shelly Johnson Gravatt Alumna Michelle (Shelly) Johnson Gravatt was recently honored by Faulkner's Department of Kinesiology and Exercise Science as this year's Marketplace Faith Friday Forums' Distinguished Alumna. Gravatt attended Johnson County Community College...
Walcott Retires After 28 Years
Michael Walcott Michael Walcott retired after 28 years of teaching at Faulkner. Walcott began teaching at Faulkner in the fall of 1991. He has taught a variety of subjects related to business ranging from managerial finance to microeconomics. Walcott has a unique...
Alumnus keeps busy coaching, teaching, serving on Millbrook City Council
Justin Jones Justin Jones has been busy serving his hometown of Millbrook since he graduated from Faulkner in 2016. Not only is he married to fellow alumni, Mary Jones and helping raise their two children, Sadie, 5 and Easton, 2, he also ran and was elected as a city...
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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