Associate of Science in Ministry of Health (Specialization in Healthcare Administration)

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.S. 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 Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration offers a comprehensive foundation in the operational and leadership principles necessary for managing health-related organizations. This program synthesizes essential business management skills with an understanding of organizational behavior, providing students with the tools to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare administration through a lens of stewardship and ethical service. Students will explore the intersection of institutional administration and the mission-driven demands of community-based healthcare providers, preparing them to serve in settings where holistic care and operational integrity are paramount. By balancing rigorous academic inquiry with the study of servant leadership, the curriculum equips learners to manage resources efficiently while upholding the highest ethical standards. The program fosters a commitment to excellence and professional integrity, ensuring that graduates are prepared to contribute positively to the administrative functions of organizations dedicated to health and human flourishing. Through a combination of foundational business theory and ministry-informed organizational practice, students gain a balanced perspective on professional service and personal responsibility.

The Associate of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration provides students with a foundational study in faith-based healthcare administration, human development, professional communication, organizational ethics, community resources, and supportive service practices. This curriculum is designed to equip students with the administrative competencies and ministry-oriented perspectives necessary to serve effectively within diverse healthcare settings, balancing technical management principles with the compassionate requirements of faith-based service.

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

• 4
• All Core Coursework
• BUS250
• Healthcare Policy and Advocacy
• 4
• BUS215
• MIN240
• Dynamics of Ministry-Based Organizations
• 3
• None
• RES280
• Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance
• 3
• MAT110
• CAP299 — Capstone Project: Students complete a project that synthesizes leadership theory, administrative skills, and faith-informed ethical decision-making. The project involves a critical analysis of a specific administrative issue. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS250 — Healthcare Policy and Advocacy: This course analyzes the impact of national and local policy on healthcare service delivery. Students develop an understanding of how to advocate for community-based health resources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN240 — Dynamics of Ministry-Based Organizations: Students explore the unique operational and social characteristics of faith-based nonprofit ministry models. The course examines how these organizations integrate mission and administration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES280 — Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance: This course provides methodologies for evaluating organizational programs to ensure quality and compliance. Students learn to use assessment data to inform continuous improvement efforts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 | None
• CHR105 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 4 | None
• MAT110 | Statistics for Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS120 | Organizational Behavior | 4 | BUS101
• PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• BUS205 | Principles of Financial Stewardship | 4 | MAT110
• COM210 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS215 | Healthcare Ethics and Law | 4 | BUS101
• SOC220 | Sociology of Community Health | 3 | None
• MGT230 | Human Resources in Healthcare | 4 | BUS120
• THE201 | Foundations of Ethical Decision-Making | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP299 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Coursework
• BUS250 | Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | 4 | BUS215
• MIN240 | Dynamics of Ministry-Based Organizations | 3 | None
• RES280 | Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance | 3 | MAT110

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Office Administrator
• Nonprofit Healthcare Coordinator
• Medical Records Assistant
• Community Health Outreach Specialist
• Faith-Based Facility Operations Assistant
• Health Services Administrative Aide

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.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years