Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health provides an interdisciplinary foundation in the study of wellness, integrating physiological knowledge with a commitment to stewardship and servant leadership. The program explores diverse holistic wellness practices through the lens of ethical responsibility and community-focused health education, preparing students to navigate the complex intersections of mind, body, and spirit within a health-supportive context. Through rigorous coursework, students gain an understanding of how to foster health in various populations while maintaining a foundation of professional integrity and compassionate service.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health combines a robust foundation in general education with comprehensive study in holistic health theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral strategies, program development, and community-based support. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical framework necessary to serve individuals and communities through integrative health modalities informed by spiritual perspectives.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Arts. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• BIO105 | Fundamentals of Human Biology | 4 | None
• SOC110 | Foundations of Social Systems | 3 | None
• PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC120 | Sociology of Community | 3 | None
• MAT150 | Statistics for the Health Sciences | 3 | MAT100
• BIO110 | Nutrition and Wellness | 4 | BIO105
• COM105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES200 | Research Methods in Health | 3 | MAT150
• HUM210 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 | CHR110
• COU220 | Introduction to Counseling Concepts | 3 | PSY101
• ENG250 | Professional Writing | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEAL230 | Mind-Body Health Practices | 4 | BIO105
• HIS240 | History of Public Health | 3 | None
• MIN250 | Leadership in Service | 3 | CHR110
• SOC260 | Cultural Diversity in Health | 3 | SOC120
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEAL300 | Environmental Health Impacts | 3 | BIO110
• COU310 | Group Dynamics and Facilitation | 4 | COU220
• BUS320 | Non-profit Management | 3 | None
• PSY330 | Psychology of Mindfulness and Wellness | 3 | CHR110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEAL350 | Preventative Health Strategies | 3 | HEAL230
• EDU360 | Instructional Strategies for Health | 3 | COM105
• BUS370 | Marketing for Service Organizations | 3 | BUS320
• RES380 | Data Analysis and Evaluation | 4 | RES200
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEAL410 | Global Health Perspectives | 3 | SOC260
• MGT420 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | BUS320
• HEAL430 | Chronic Disease and Lifestyle | 4 | HEAL350
• BIO440 | Human Physiological Development | 3 | THE330
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES380
• HEAL450 | Health Policy and Advocacy | 3 | HEAL350
• COU460 | Crisis Intervention Strategies | 3 | COU310
• EDU470 | Program Implementation Practicum | 3 | EDU360

Career Opportunities

• Health and Wellness Educator
• Community Health Advocate
• Non-profit Program Coordinator
• Wellness Program Consultant
• Public Health Outreach Specialist
• Faith-based Wellness Coordinator
• Employee Wellness 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 | B.A. in Faith-Based Alternative Medicine Holistic Health
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years