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Graduate Degree Programs

With flexible instruction to suit each student’s schedule and a Christian heritage that is honored in all we do, our graduate on-campus and online programs deliver an individualized experience for anyone seeking the prestige and excellence of a Faulkner degree.

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Take your education to the next level with an advanced degree program at Faulkner University. Offering a range of master’s and doctoral programs, Faulkner University fosters an engaging and challenging academic environment that is grounded in the Christian faith. A private, Christian liberal arts school, Faulkner University has campuses in Montgomery, Mobile, Birmingham, and Huntsville, Alabama, and offers online degree programs for busy professionals. Learn more about the various graduate degree programs offered across our colleges and schools.

Master's Programs

Earning a graduate degree prepares students for further study or career opportunities in their field. Applicants to any master’s programs at Faulkner University must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.  There are some limited exceptions to this requirement (where MOUs exist) for applicants to the Kearley Graduate School of Theology.

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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

 The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree prepares students to help others grow through interpreting the Word of God. This degree is available completely online. The online approach allows the continuation of working and remaining engaged with family and congregation while studying.

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Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry

The M.A. in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry offers a flexible, spiritually grounded education designed for real-world ministry. This comprehensive online program takes 37 hours to complete and is taught via flexible eight-week courses.

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Master of Theology

 Our Master of Theology program is designed for students who seek to deepen their understanding of scripture. The program enhances ministry skills, and prepares for doctoral studies with a flexible and online format. Learn more about this graduate degree, what it covers, and its benefits.

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Master of Justice Administration

The Master of Justice Administration is a one‑year, fully online graduate program designed for criminal justice practitioners and aspiring professionals, offering advanced study in criminology, policy development, ethics, and justice administration to prepare students for leadership roles across law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The curriculum emphasizes real‑world application, ethical decision‑making, and critical analysis, taught by experienced faculty who bring practical field expertise into every course.

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Master of Arts in Humanities

The Master of Arts in Humanities is a 30‑hour, thesis‑based graduate program rooted in the Great Tradition, offering students deep intellectual and spiritual engagement with foundational Western texts through a conversational, Great Books–driven curriculum. It prepares students for doctoral study or vocations in fields such as history, literature, philosophy, religion, and classical education by fostering broad interdisciplinary understanding, critical reflection, and a distinctly Christian approach to enduring human questions.

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Master of Science in General Psychology

The M.S. in General Psychology is a one‑year, fully online course designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior through a scientific lens grounded in Christian values. It strengthens students’ research abilities, critical‑thinking skills, and practical application of psychological principles while offering a flexible learning environment led by experienced, mission‑driven faculty.

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Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Executive MBA is a fully online, graduate-level business program.
It is designed to equip professionals with advanced managerial, analytical, and decision-making skills. This training includes leadership, statistics, quantitative reasoning, accounting, and economics. Training also includes global business practices. Delivered in a flexible five-week-per-course format, the program also emphasizes practical application. Additionally, the program emphasizes strategic thinking and preparation for leadership roles. These roles exist in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

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Executive Master of Business Administration - Artificial Intelligence Emphasis

The Executive MBA is a fully online, graduate-level business program. It is designed to equip professionals with advanced managerial, analytical, and decision-making skills. This training includes leadership, statistics, quantitative reasoning, accounting, and economics. Training also includes global business practices. Delivered in a flexible five-week-per-course format, the program also emphasizes practical application. Additionally, the program emphasizes strategic thinking and preparation for leadership roles. These roles exist in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

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Master of Science in Management (MSM)

The MS in Management is a fully online, one-year executive-style graduate program. It is designed to prepare current and aspiring professionals for leadership roles. This preparation comes through focused study in management, human resources, marketing, organizational behavior, and statistical decision-making. The program's accelerated five-week course structure supports fast-paced learning. Additionally, it uses an experiential learning approach and a collaborative environment. These elements equip graduates with analytical, strategic, and managerial skills. As a result, graduates are prepared to advance in a broad range of business careers.

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Master of Science in Management - Artificial Intelligence Emphasis

The Master of Science in Management with an Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence is a graduate business and management degree program offered in an executive format. It is designed for professionals who aim to expand their career horizons in an AI-driven economy. This program focuses on building advanced business, leadership, and management skills. Additionally, it equips students with the ability to integrate artificial intelligence into organizational strategy and operations. Through a curriculum that combines a strong managerial foundation with forward-looking AI applications, graduates are prepared to excel in the rapidly evolving business landscape. The program also upholds Faulkner University’s commitment to Christian values. It incorporates business ethics and responsible AI practices throughout the coursework.

The program’s innovative structure, relevant curriculum, and flexible schedule enable executives, managers, supervisors, and other professionals to earn an accredited master’s degree while working full-time. Courses are engaging, rigorous, and focused on real-world application. Additionally, they include collaborative learning experiences designed to sharpen strategic thinking and leadership skills. Students gain both a comprehensive understanding of modern management principles and specialized AI knowledge. This includes machine learning, generative AI, business process automation, and AI strategy.
As a result, students are empowered to address complex challenges in diverse industries.

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Master of Science in Management - Business Analytics Emphasis

The MS in Management is a fully online, one-year executive-style graduate program. It is designed to prepare current and aspiring professionals for leadership roles. This preparation is achieved through focused study in management, human resources, marketing, organizational behavior, and statistical decision-making. The program's accelerated five-week course structure supports efficient learning. Additionally, it uses an experiential learning approach and a collaborative environment. These elements equip graduates with analytical, strategic, and managerial skills. As a result, graduates are prepared to advance in a broad range of business careers.

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Master of Science in Management - Data Science Emphasis

The MS in Management with Data Science Emphasis is a five-semester graduate program. The program blends advanced management training with specialized coursework in business analytics, data science, and information technology. This prepares professionals for leadership roles requiring analytical and strategic decision-making. The program uses an executive-style structure with experiential learning and residential instruction. Additionally, it includes internship opportunities to support practical experience. As a result, the program equips students with quantitative, managerial, and technological skills.

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Master of Science in Management - Information Technology Emphasis

The MS in Management with Information Technology Emphasis is a five-semester graduate program. The program combines advanced managerial training with specialized coursework in business analytics, information technology, and organizational strategy. This prepares professionals for leadership roles in tech-driven business environments. The program uses executive-style instruction, experiential learning, and residential coursework. Additionally, it includes internship opportunities to support applied learning.
As a result, the program equips students with analytical, managerial, and technological expertise.

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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is an online graduate program designed to help educators develop advanced competencies in instructional strategies, student development, diversity, classroom management, assessment, and professional collaboration. While the program provides a graduate degree rather than Alabama teacher certification, it equips candidates to enhance their instructional practice and, with an appropriate concentration area, pursue eligibility for advanced pay through the Alabama State Department of Education.

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Master of Education in Elementary Education - Traditional Class A

Faulkner University offers an online Master of Education in Elementary Education that makes it easy to earn a master’s degree without attending in-person classes. A private, Christian institution located in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University provides the training required to explore new opportunities and achieve excellent results in the classroom.

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Master of Education in Elementary Education - Alternative A

Faulkner University offers an online Master of Education in Elementary Education that makes it easy to earn a master’s degree without attending in-person classes. A private, Christian institution located in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University provides the training required to explore new opportunities and achieve excellent results in the classroom.

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Master of Education in Secondary Education - English Alternative A

Our Master of Education in Secondary Education - English Alternative A is a fully online graduate program designed for individuals seeking initial teacher certification in Alabama. This program is ideal for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field and want to transition into teaching at the middle or high school level.

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Master of Education in Secondary Education - Social Science Alternative A

This flexible, fully online program combines advanced coursework in education theory with specialized social science content, helping graduates to inspire students and make a lasting impact in the classroom.

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Master of Education in School Counseling

The Master of Education in School Counseling is an online graduate program that prepares students to become effective K–12 professional school counselors grounded in ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and Christian values. Through rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and alignment with Alabama Department of Education standards and ASCA best practices, the program equips graduates to design and implement data‑driven counseling programs that support students’ academic, personal/social, and career development.

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Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is an online graduate program designed to equip future professional counselors with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to serve diverse populations with competence and compassion. Through rigorous coursework, clinical training, and a curriculum grounded in Christian values, the program prepares students for licensure pathways and careers across a wide range of counseling settings, emphasizing therapeutic skill‑building, cultural sensitivity, and the integration of faith in practice.

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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.

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Master in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

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.

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Ph.D. and Doctorate Programs

Faulkner University is proud to offer several doctoral degree programs to provide students with the highest level of education in their respective fields. The university’s doctoral degree programs in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, respectively. Ph.D. and doctorate programs offered through Faulkner University include:

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    Ph.D. in Biblical Studies

    The PhD in Biblical Studies prepares morally grounded and academic scholars for careers. The careers include teaching, research, ministry through advanced training in biblical languages, interpretation, and scholarly inquiry. Graduates develop the ability to conduct original research, contextualize and interpret biblical texts, and apply their scholarship to both academic and church settings.

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    Ph.D. in Humanities

    The Ph.D. in Humanities is a 48‑hour dissertation‑based doctoral program rooted in the Great Tradition, offering deep intellectual and spiritual engagement with foundational Western texts through a Great Books–driven, conversational learning mode. It prepares morally grounded scholars for careers in teaching, research, and related fields by providing advanced interdisciplinary study in humane letters, fostering expertise in critical inquiry, writing, analysis, and Christian‑informed scholarship.

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    Ph.D. 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.

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    Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

    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.

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    Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

    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.

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    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

    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.

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