Associate of Arts in Faith-Based IT Support (Specialization in IT, Technology Management)

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based IT Support

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based IT Support core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based IT Support provides a comprehensive foundation in information technology, systems management, and ethical computing. Designed for students seeking to integrate technical expertise with the principles of stewardship and servant leadership, the curriculum balances core computing concepts with essential organizational management strategies. Students engage with both hardware and software environments, developing the skills necessary to maintain secure, efficient, and reliable infrastructure within mission-driven settings.

Beyond technical proficiency, this program emphasizes the cultivation of professional character and the application of ethical decision-making frameworks. By bridging the gap between high-level technological systems and the specific needs of service-oriented organizations, graduates are prepared to function as effective stewards of institutional resources. The program fosters an environment where academic rigor meets a commitment to community impact, ensuring that students are equipped to manage technology with both technical competence and integrity.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based IT Support provides foundational study in information technology and systems management, integrated with principles of human development, communication, ethics, and service-oriented community engagement. Students explore the technical infrastructure of modern computing while evaluating the application of technological tools within the context of faith-based organizational environments and supportive service practices.

Program Details

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

General education | 18 credit hours

• Faith-Based IT Support core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours

Capstone Project

• 3
• All Core Courses
• ITS280 — IT Project Coordination: Covers the lifecycle of IT projects from initiation to deployment. Focuses on planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement within service-oriented teams. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ITS290 — Advanced System Administration: Explores enterprise-level system management, automated updates, and server maintenance protocols. Emphasizes maintaining stability for mission-critical services. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC201 — Community Engagement and Service: Students investigate the sociological dynamics of community support networks and the role of IT in enabling social services. Focus includes volunteering and civic duty. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP299 — Capstone Project: This project integrates technical IT skills and ethical management principles through the resolution of a real-world organizational challenge. It serves as the formal assessment of competence and faith-informed professional development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• ITS101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 | None
• BUS101 | Principles of Organizational Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ITS105 | Network Fundamentals | 4 | ITS101
• CHR101 | Foundations of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• COM201 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• ITS210 | Hardware and Software Troubleshooting | 4 | ITS101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ITS220 | Cybersecurity Essentials | 3 | ITS105
• MGT205 | Resource Stewardship and Budgeting | 3 | BUS101
• RES201 | Applied Ethics in Technology | 3 | CHR101
• ITS250 | Database Management Systems | 4 | ITS101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ITS280 | IT Project Coordination | 3 | BUS101
• ITS290 | Advanced System Administration | 3 | ITS210
• SOC201 | Community Engagement and Service | 3 | None
• CAP299 | Capstone Project | 3 | All Core Courses

Career Opportunities

• IT Support Specialist for Nonprofit Organizations
• Technical Services Manager for Community Ministries
• Network Administrator for Faith-Based Schools
• Systems Operations Coordinator for Charitable Foundations
• Help Desk Lead for Mission-Driven Institutions
• Digital Resource Manager for Outreach Centers

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 IT Support
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years