College of Arts and Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities

Faulkner University’s Honors College offers a fully online Doctor of Philosophy for professionals hoping to enrich their higher education experience.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

Program Objectives

The fully online Doctor of Philosophy provides an academic path to a career in Christian education and offers a challenging opportunity to expand your mind and experiences through a worldly perspective. Diverse students bring new perspectives to program coursework, helping to facilitate engaging and challenging discussions.

PROGRAM RESOURCES

UNDERGRADUATE

Admission Requirements

Completed graduate application
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of personal goals (400-500 words) related to the Doctor of Philosophy program
Postgraduate writing sample

In addition, applicants must have the following:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, and supporting transcripts
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
GRE test scores of 297 or above, or MAT of 400 or above, taken within five years of application
Approval by the Director of the Doctor of Philosophy program

How to Apply

Submit a completed online application
Complete and print the Offical Transcript Request form and submit it to all previously attended schools with the appropriate fee.
Send all additional items to your enrollment counselor.

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Graduate Tuition and Fees

TUITION
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies	$510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry	$510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Family Life Ministry	$510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Humanities	$485 per semester hour
Master of Business Administration	$580 per semester hour
Master of Education	$485 per semester hour
Master of Science in Counseling	$565 per semester hour
Master of Science in Justice Administration	$565 per semester hour
Master of Science Management - One year	$555 per semester hour
Master of Science Management - Two year	$500 per semester hour
Master of Science in General Psychology	$570 per semester hour
Master of Science in Psychology and Disability Services	$570 per semester hour
Certificate in Disability Services	$570 per semester hour
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies	$920 per semester hour (starting Fall 2026)
Master of Speech and Language Pathology	$750 per semester hour
Master of Speech and Language Pathology - Online	$750 per semester hour
Master of Theology	$510 per semester hour
PhD in Biblical Studies	$585 per semester hour
PhD in Health Sciences	$780 per semester hour
PhD in Humanities	$660 per semester hour
Doctor of Physical Therapy	$750 per semester hour
Doctor of Occupational Therapy	$750 per semester hour
FEES
General Fee	$350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less)
Online Course Fee (for fully online course)	$75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees (see fees below)

Program Information

The PhD program typically takes three to five years to complete, depending on students’ status (full-time or part-time) and the time taken to complete the dissertation. Up to six hours of post-master’s coursework may be transferred pending the director’s approval.

Tuition information is listed below:

Tuition	$660 per semester hour
General Fee	$350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less)
Online Course Fee	$75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees	see full tuition and fee schedule

FAQs

What is Rolling Admissions?

The program evaluates PTCAS verified applications from June 15th until May 1st. This means that we conduct interviews both in the fall and spring semesters. Rather than admitting applicants all at once, we make admission decisions throughout the year.