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
Access to the Gospel Brings Hope to Desperate Men
A large metal door clanged loudly behind the two ministers, shutting them inside the prison. The sound echoed off the walls of the bare hallway as the Matthew Conley and Mark Hunt were led down the corridor. Their mission - to bring hope to those locked inside....
Ashley Ingwersen serves in Malawi: "Love was our common language."
When Ashley Ingwersen left Malawi, Africa in 2017, she left a piece of her heart there in the safekeeping of the children of Mtendere Village. In exchange, the children’s smiles and warm embraces is now a part of who she is - a Montgomery girl serving God’s littlest...
Professor Builds Houses and Relationships in Mexico
The checkered ball bounced across the dirt lot in Mexico, kicking up dust in the fading afternoon sun. The question came up about school. The ball rolled to a stop. Terry Brown’s Spanish was a little broken. Nelly Perez’s English was about the same. Their game of...
Student finds direction in new Speech Language Pathology program
Esther Barahona’s heart is in Honduras. As a student at Faulkner University, she plans to take what she learns in Montgomery, Ala. and share it with the people of Central America. As one of the first students studying in Faulkner’s new department of speech and...
Matt Hangen: From Missionary to CEO
Matt Hangen was a high school senior in rural Alabama when he found Jesus and decided to pursue a degree in youth and family ministry at Faulkner University. When a professor invited him to go on mission to Honduras and Kenya, Hangen found his calling and switched his...
Hour of Code teaches 5th graders about computer science
Nearly 100 elementary students from two schools this week had a chance to navigate the adventures in the Minecraft Voyage Aquatic activity and help the Grinch save Christmas with just their iPad, a bit of coding and some help from our students in the Computer Science...
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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