Associate of Science in Faith-Based Engineering (Specialization in Infrastructure, Community Development)

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Engineering (Specialization in Infrastructure, Community Development)

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based Engineering core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Engineering is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with a robust foundation in technical infrastructure development and community-centered engineering principles. By integrating scientific rigor with ethical stewardship and servant leadership, the curriculum explores how infrastructure—ranging from sanitation and water systems to housing and energy—serves as a vital instrument for flourishing in diverse communities. Students engage with the intersection of structural development and social responsibility, ensuring that technical solutions are both sustainable and culturally responsive to the needs of the populations they serve. The program emphasizes a holistic approach that bridges technical design with the moral and ethical dimensions of civic development, encouraging graduates to view engineering as a form of ministry and public service. Through a blend of foundational mathematics, physical sciences, and social engagement, the degree fosters the analytical skills required to address complex, real-world problems in marginalized or developing environments. Graduates emerge prepared to facilitate community growth through sustainable resource management, project coordination, and technical support that aligns with principles of integrity and social equity.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Engineering (Specialization in Infrastructure, Community Development) provides a comprehensive foundational study in engineering principles integrated with moral and ethical frameworks. The program emphasizes human development, effective communication, and the strategic deployment of community resources to address infrastructure challenges. Students engage in supportive service practices that reflect faith-based values, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to engineering solutions that prioritize both technical efficacy and the holistic well-being of the communities they serve.

Program Details

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

General education | 18 credit hours

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

Capstone Project: Infrastructure Integration

• 4
• BUS210, MAT201
• RES200
• Research Methods for Social Impact
• 3
• MAT101
• MGT240
• Organizational Stewardship
• 3
• BUS210
• CHR250
• Professionalism and Integrity
• 3
• THE101
• CAP299 — Capstone Project: Infrastructure Integration: The culminating project where students apply technical and leadership skills to a specific community challenge. Requires a final research-based implementation plan. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Research Methods for Social Impact: Focuses on data collection, surveying, and assessment strategies for community infrastructure needs. Teaches students to make evidence-based decisions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT240 — Organizational Stewardship: Addresses the financial and logistical stewardship of nonprofit resources. Explores legal and operational responsibilities in community service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR250 — Professionalism and Integrity: Evaluates the integration of personal character with professional standards in the workplace. Prepares students for long-term service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT101 | College Algebra for Engineers | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Composition and Academic Inquiry | 3 | None
• THE101 | Foundations of Ethical Reasoning | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Principles of Community Development | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO150 | Environmental Science and Stewardship | 4 | None
• COM205 | Interpersonal Communication in Service | 3 | ENG101
• MAT201 | Introduction to Technical Drafting | 3 | MAT101
• MIN120 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS210 | Project Management Fundamentals | 4 | MAT101
• EDU220 | Educational Design for Community Outreach | 3 | COM205
• COU201 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | SOC101
• HIS250 | History of Social Reform | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP299 | Capstone Project: Infrastructure Integration | 4 | BUS210, MAT201
• RES200 | Research Methods for Social Impact | 3 | MAT101
• MGT240 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | BUS210
• CHR250 | Professionalism and Integrity | 3 | THE101

Career Opportunities

• Nonprofit Project Coordinator
• Community Development Specialist
• International Relief Field Assistant
• Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator
• Urban Outreach Program Manager
• Technical Support Associate for NGOs
• Environmental Stewardship Consultant

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 Engineering (Specialization in Infrastructure, Community Development)
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years