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 participates in first-ever HEAL Day Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Faulkner University students, staff and faculty joined Governor Kay Ivey and hundreds of children from around the state for the first-ever HEAL Day “Healthy Eating and Active Living” at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday. It was a day of...
Faulkner Eagles: Building leadership from within
Faulkner Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Sanderson is building a culture of leadership within his Eagles Basketball team and it’s all starting with his players. This semester, Sanderson invited friend and leadership coach, Brent Krause, the general manager at Wynlakes...
Alexander City teacher honored by Faulkner’s College of Education
Amanda Brewer Faulkner alumnus, Amanda Brewer is a proud wife, mother and educator in Alexander City after graduating from Faulkner with degree in 2017 and again in 2018 with her Master's. Brewer graduated from Faulkner's College of Education in 2017 with a Bachelor...
Wetumpka High’s Derrick Powell honored as COE’s Young Alumni
Wetumpka High's Coach Derrick Carlton Powell Jr.'s motto is "P.E. is not just a class, it's a lifestyle!" He took that to heart when he obtained his bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Faulkner University and started his coaching career in 2005. He recently...
College of Education graduate finishes her first year of teaching
New Faulkner University graduate, Brittney Green, completed two degrees from the College of Education and found a teaching job soon after. She is currently finishing her first year of teaching third graders in Alexander City. Green completed her Bachelor's of...
Faulkner’s online Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies ranks top in nation
Faulkner University was featured as the top university on Online PhD Degrees' Eight Best Online Schools for Doctorate in Theology (D.TH) Degree Programs 2019 for its Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies. Faulkner ranked top on the list of eight universities from...
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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