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
’17 graduate serving the youth at Central Church of Christ
Samuel Welsh Samuel Welsh is the Youth and Family Minister at the Central Church of Christ in Augusta, Georgia, where he began working after graduating from Faulkner. He spoke about his professional journey to students during this year's Marketplace Faith Friday...
Bible graduate serving in minister role at Central Church of Christ
Jeremy Hinote After graduating Faulkner with a degree in Bible, Jeremy Hinote returned to campus this year, where he was honored as one of the speakers at the annual Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Hinote is currently the Involvement Minister at Central Church of...
Faulkner’s Master of Education School Counseling degree ranked among the top
TopCounselingSchools.org recently lauded Faulkner's Master of Education School Counseling degree by featuring it on the Top 30 Master’s in Educational Counseling Online 2019 list as one of the best in the nation. Faulkner's Master of Science in Counseling also topped...
Bible graduate enters 29th year of ministry
Faulkner's College of Biblical Studies alumnus, Scott Patterson is entering his 29th year in ministry. He is currently the Pulpit Minister for the Central Church of Christ in Augusta, Georgia. Scott Patterson Patterson has preached for the Central Congregation since...
Faulkner’s online Executive MBA landed in the country’s top 25 programs
Out of the nation's online executive MBA programs, Faulkner University's program landed in the top 25 list for 2019, according to Online Course Report. Online Course Report's Top Master's Programs This list of executive master of business administration (MBA) degrees...
Business grad elevated to associate team lead at Black Diamond’s parent company
Alumna Abbey Bennett was named Faulkner's College of Business' Young Alumni of the Year for the 2019 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums and was recently promoted to associate team lead at SS&C Advent, manager of the $1 trillion platform, Black Diamond. Abbey Bennett...
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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