College of Education
Teachers and counselors give individuals the support they need to thrive, leaving a lasting impact on families and communities across the globe. There always is a need for compassionate, qualified professionals with a strong desire to help others. At Faulkner University we offer a well-rounded approach that blends academic and spiritual guidance rooted in Christian values.
Degree Programs
Whether you’re seeking an on-campus experience, an online program, or graduate studies, we offer a wide variety of programs to help you achieve your goals!
Internships & Career Services
Our Career Services office serves students, alumni, and employers. We are here to help you achieve your internship, job, and career goals.
Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Learn more about our Teacher Education Program!
College Faculty
Sarah Housley
Assistant Professor/Certification Officer
Rebecca Horn
Director of Graduate Advising/ Assistant Professor
Heath Willingham
Director of MSC
Heaven Thrasher
Auxiliary Pre-K Teacher
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NEWS
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Campus icon, Alice Moore retires from Faulkner after nearly 3 decades
Over the last 27 years, it was not uncommon to see Alice Moore open the doors of the cafeteria before dawn and begin working with her team to have warm eggs, bacon and grits ready for hungry students at Faulkner University. After raising, feeding and cooking for a...
Faulkner University to host mass shooting preparedness seminar for Huntsville churches
In light of recent church shootings such as the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Faulkner University’s Huntsville campus will bring together church staff members and law enforcement officers on Monday to formulate a Crisis Plan for each congregation to...
Faulkner Faculty Spotlight: Terry Brown
Years at Faulkner? 34 years Education? I’m from Colorado, but I attended Pepperdine University in California and earned a Bachelor’s degree in PE and a Master’s degree in sport medicine. I taught there and then went to Arizona State for four years and got my PhD in...
Are You Ready for an Accelerated Degree Program?
Fast-paced and coursework-intensive, accelerated degree programs can take you by surprise if you’re not prepared. Because of their expedited format, accelerated classes may demand more of your attention and time than traditional courses. Knowing what to expect from...
Accreditation
The College of Education is a CAEP-accredited school of education offering degrees in both undergraduate and graduate degree areas. We are dedicated to ensuring that our graduates are prepared as highly qualified, dedicated, and reflective practitioners. We pride ourselves in meeting the needs of educators through our curriculum and clinical experiences. The college’s faculty is committed to helping candidates become well-rounded professionals. The faculty members are particularly devoted to guiding candidates in their pursuit of service to the community while also developing their professional skills.
College of Education teacher candidates are often recognized for their scholarly achievements, campus leadership roles, and service to the community. Our candidates represent the true Faulkner spirit in their desire to be servant leaders. Our College of Education alumni have gone on to serve their communities through the field of education in leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels.
The College of Education has strong partnerships with P-12 schools and districts across the River Region.
The College of Education at Faulkner University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on April 6-8, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).
We invite you to submit written testimony to:
CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to:Â callforcomments@caepnet.org
Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:
In CAEP’s performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, EPPs must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom
A professional education provider that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review.