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
Jeannie Allen
Assistant Professor
Leslie Cowell
Lecturer, College of Education
Rebecca Horn
Director of Graduate Advising/ Assistant Professor
Sarah Housley
Assistant Professor/Certification Officer
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NEWS
Owner of Blue Ridge Animal Clinic follows dream after Faulkner
After graduating from Faulkner University in 1996, Kristi Busby's goal was to be a veterinarian. Faulkner prepared her and strengthened her faith for the mission at hand, she said. She is now the proud owner of Blue Ridge Animal Clinic in Montgomery. “I want students...
Susan Hammond introduced as new Department of Computer Science chair
Susan Hammond was introduced this week as the new chair of the Department of Computer Science. Hammond takes over the position from Dr. Idongesit Mkpong-Ruffin, who served as chair for 11 years. Mkpong-Ruffin stepped down as chair to coordinate department efforts in...
Graduate grows her faith at Faulkner, pursues doctorate in neuroscience
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Larissa Strath came to Faulkner in 2012 with a scholarship to play on the women’s soccer team and began studying pre-medicine. Before graduating summa cum laude in 2016 with pre-med and a minor in chemistry, she worked in the...
Faulkner family encourages graduate to pursue doctorate of pharmacy
Anna Hatcher, 22, pushed through adversity to get into pharmacy school with the encouragement from her professors and friends at Faulkner. Hatcher graduated from Faulkner in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and because of the helpful words and prayers of her...
Faulkner grad lands IT Systems Analyst spot with major corporation
John Wooley accepted a position as a IT Systems Analyst at Sedgwick CMS after graduating from Faulkner in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in informatics. He was recently recognized as the Young Alumnus of the Year for the College of Arts and Sciences at the Alumni...
Alabama's top radiation physicist thanks Faulkner's Christian values
Paul Sullivan is now the senior radiation physicist for Office of Radiation Control under the Alabama Department of Public Health after graduating from Faulkner University in 2007. He left his home in Tallahassee, Florida to gain a Bachelor of Science in mathematics....
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.