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Roosevelt Morgan

The biggest reason I went back to school was to better myself – to show that I could do it. Faulkner was a great fit for me, not only for what I needed in my degree program, but the Christian values that they have really spoke to me. They really do care about me and my goals.

— Roosevelt Morgan, Faulkner University Graduate
  • Accreditation IACBE AccreditedThe Harris College of Business and Executive Education at Faulkner University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.
  • Online Programs 27 Ensure your education will align with your goals and your lifestyle thanks to our flexible online degrees.
  • Learning Locations 5 Further your career at one of our five locations in Montgomery, Huntsville, Birmingham, or Mobile — or conveniently online!

Academic Program Start Dates & Application Deadlines

College of Arts & Sciences

Master of Justice Administration (5-week calendar, 10 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • September 7, 2026, Apply by August 31, 2026
  • October 12, 2026, Apply by October 5, 2026
  • November 16, 2026, Apply by November 9, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 4, 2027, Apply by December 28, 2026
  • February 8, 2027, Apply by February 1, 2027
  • March 15, 2027, Apply by March 8, 2027
  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 12, 2027

Summer 2027

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 17, 2027
  • June 28, 2027, Apply by June 21, 2027
  • August 2, 2027, Apply by July 26, 2027

Master of Science in Psychology (5-week calendar, 10 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • September 7, 2026, Apply by August 31, 2026
  • October 12, 2026, Apply by October 5, 2026
  • November 16, 2026, Apply by November 9, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 4, 2027, Apply by December 28, 2026
  • February 8, 2027, Apply by February 1, 2027
  • March 15, 2027, Apply by March 8, 2027
  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 12, 2027

Summer 2027

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 17, 2027
  • June 28, 2027, Apply by June 21, 2027
  • August 2, 2027, Apply by July 26, 2027

Master of Arts in Humanities (January, May, August Start Terms)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by June 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by November 5, 2026

Summer 2027

  • May 17, 2027, Apply by March 28, 2027

Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities (January, May, August Start Terms)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by June 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by November 5, 2026

Summer 2027

  • May 17, 2027, Apply by March 28, 2027
College of Biblical Studies

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (January, August Start Terms)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by July 15, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by November 15, 2026

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling & Family Ministry (8-week calendar, 6 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • Module 1: August 17, 2026, Apply by July 17, 2026
  • Module 2: October 12, 2026, Apply by September 12, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • Module 1: January 11, 2027, Apply by December 11, 2026
  • Module 2: March 8, 2027, Apply by February 8, 2027

Summer 2027

  • Module 1: May 3, 2027, Apply by April 3, 2027
  • Module 2: June 28, 2027, Apply by May 28, 2027

Master of Theology (January, August Start Terms)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by June 15, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by October 15, 2026

Doctor of Philosophy (January, August Start Terms)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by June 15, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by October 15, 2026
College of Business

MSM and MBA (5-week calendar, 10 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • September 7, 2026, Apply by August 31, 2026
  • October 12, 2026, Apply by October 5, 2026
  • November 16, 2026, Apply by November 9, 2026

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 4, 2027, Apply by December 28, 2026
  • February 8, 2027, Apply by February 1, 2027
  • March 15, 2027, Apply by March 8, 2027
  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 12, 2027

Summer 2027

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 17, 2027
  • June 28, 2027, Apply by June 21, 2027
  • August 2, 2027, Apply by July 26, 2027
College of Education

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (January, May, August)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by June 1, 2026 (1st Monday in June)

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by November 2, 2027 (1st Monday in November)

Summer 2027 Starts

  • May 17, 2027, Apply by March 1, 2027 (1st Monday in March)

Master of Education in Elementary Education - Traditional Class A (5-week calendar, 10 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • September 7, 2026, Apply by August 24, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date)
  • October 12, 2026, Apply by September 28, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • November 16, 2026, Apply by November 2, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 4, 2027, Apply by December 21, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • February 8, 2027, Apply by January 25, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • March 15, 2027, Apply by March 1, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 5, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Summer 2027 Starts

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 10, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • June 28, 2027, Apply by June 14, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • August 2, 2027, Apply by July 19, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (5-week calendar, 10 intakes per year)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • September 7, 2026, Apply by August 24, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date)
  • October 12, 2026, Apply by September 28, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • November 16, 2026, Apply by November 2, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 4, 2027, Apply by December 21, 2026 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • February 8, 2027, Apply by January 25, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • March 15, 2027, Apply by March 1, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 5, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Summer 2027 Starts

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 10, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • June 28, 2027, Apply by June 14, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)
  • August 2, 2027, Apply by July 19, 2027 (2 weeks prior to start date)

Master of Education in School Counseling

Fall 2026 Starts

  • August 17, 2026, Apply by August 3, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date)

Spring 2027 Starts

  • January 11, 2027, Apply by December 28, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date)

Master of Education in Elementary Education - Alternative A (Fall, Summer)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • October 12, 2026, Apply by September 28, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on October 5, 2026

Summer 2027 Starts

  • April 19, 2027, Apply by April 5, 2027 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on April 12, 2027

Master of Education in Secondary Education - English Alternative A (Fall, Summer)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • October 12, 2026, Apply by September 28, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on October 5, 2026

Summer 2027 Starts

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 10, 2027 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on May 17, 2027

Master of Education in Secondary Education - Social Science Alternative A (Fall, Summer)

Fall 2026 Starts

  • October 12, 2026, Apply by September 28, 2026 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on October 5, 2026

Summer 2027 Starts

  • May 24, 2027, Apply by May 10, 2027 (two weeks prior to start date) *Mandatory orientation starting on May 17, 2027

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