Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Administration (Specialization in Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based Healthcare Administration core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration offers a comprehensive foundation in the management principles essential for the operation of healthcare organizations, balanced with a deep commitment to ethical, mission-driven service. The curriculum integrates core business competencies, such as human resources and financial management, with the socio-ethical frameworks necessary for operating within a religious or mission-focused institutional context. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application, students are prepared to address the administrative complexities of healthcare while fostering organizational environments rooted in servant leadership and stewardship. The program emphasizes the development of technical proficiency alongside the cultivation of character, ensuring graduates approach administration with both professional excellence and ethical clarity. By examining the intersection of organizational theory and institutional ministry, students gain a holistic understanding of how to manage resources effectively while honoring the dignity of the individuals and communities served. The program is designed for individuals seeking to transition into administrative roles within nonprofit health ministries, community service organizations, and mission-aligned healthcare facilities.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration program provides a comprehensive foundational study in healthcare administration and ministry. Students engage with essential concepts in human development, professional communication, and organizational ethics. The curriculum further emphasizes the integration of community resources and the implementation of effective supportive service practices within a faith-based framework, preparing students for administrative roles that bridge the intersection of clinical environments and spiritual support systems.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 60
• Duration: 2 years
• Degree Level: Associate

General education | 18 credit hours

• Faith-Based Healthcare Administration core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours

Capstone Project in Healthcare Administration

• 4
• BUS220, THE201
• BUS250
• Digital Information Management
• 3
• BUS101
• MIN215
• Institutional Stewardship
• 3
• BUS210
• SOC225
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• 3
• SOC101
• CAP299 — Capstone Project in Healthcare Administration: The culminating project where students propose a solution to a real-world organizational challenge through the lens of ethical leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS250 — Digital Information Management: Principles of secure and efficient information management in administrative healthcare settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN215 — Institutional Stewardship: Advanced concepts in the responsible management of assets, space, and human capital for long-term health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC225 — Community Outreach and Engagement: Strategies for identifying and serving community needs through collaborative partnership initiatives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Business Statistics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT201 | Human Resource Management | 3 | BUS101
• BUS210 | Nonprofit Financial Stewardship | 4 | MAT110
• COM205 | Organizational Communication | 3 | ENG101
• PSY102 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 | SOC101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS220 | Healthcare Administration Foundations | 4 | BUS101
• THE201 | Ethical Reasoning and Practice | 3 | SOC101
• MIN205 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | MGT201
• HIS210 | History of Social Welfare | 3 | SOC101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP299 | Capstone Project in Healthcare Administration | 4 | BUS220, THE201
• BUS250 | Digital Information Management | 3 | BUS101
• MIN215 | Institutional Stewardship | 3 | BUS210
• SOC225 | Community Outreach and Engagement | 3 | SOC101

Career Opportunities

• Health Ministry Coordinator
• Nonprofit Healthcare Operations Assistant
• Community Outreach Administrator
• Patient Services Coordinator
• Mission-Driven Healthcare Office Manager
• Faith-Based Facility Resource Liaison
• Nonprofit Development Assistant

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | A.A. in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years