Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions) Specialization in Interfaith Chaplaincy Studies

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions)

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Rehabilitation services core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions) with a Minor in Interfaith Chaplaincy Studies provides an integrated academic foundation for students seeking to support individuals navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery. This program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining evidence-based rehabilitative strategies with the compassionate inquiry inherent in chaplaincy and spiritual care. Students are encouraged to develop a rigorous understanding of the human condition, social systems, and the intersection of ethics and advocacy. By fostering a curriculum grounded in servant leadership and stewardship, the program prepares graduates to engage with marginalized populations through informed, ethical, and empathetic practice. The curriculum emphasizes the development of professional competencies necessary for organizational and community settings that prioritize whole-person wellness and restoration.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions) program combines a rigorous liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in rehabilitation theory, behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, empirical research, crisis awareness, service referral, program development, and community-based support. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical framework necessary to engage in rehabilitation work within a faith-based context.

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

• Rehabilitation services 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
• PSY101 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 | None
• CHR101 | Spiritual Formation and Ethics | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Critical Inquiry and Research | 3 | ENG101
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 4 | None
• MIN101 | Introduction to Ministry and Care | 3 | None
• BIO105 | Human Biology and Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU201 | Theories of Human Development | 3 | PSY101
• CHR205 | Foundations of Chaplaincy | 4 | MIN101
• SOC210 | Social Problems and Issues | 3 | SOC101
• COM202 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU220 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 | PSY101
• MIN250 | Interfaith Engagement | 3 | CHR205
• BUS205 | Organizational Stewardship | 4 | None
• HIS201 | History of Social Service Movements | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU310 | Ethics in Rehabilitation | 3 | COU220
• CHR310 | Spiritual Care in Crisis | 3 | CHR205
• SOC320 | Community Organizing and Advocacy | 4 | SOC210
• RES301 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | MAT201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU330 | Family Systems and Addiction | 3 | COU220
• MIN330 | Spiritual Formation for Leaders | 3 | CHR101
• EDU305 | Education and Prevention Strategies | 3 | None
• HUM310 | Ethics and Values in Global Context | 4 | CHR101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU410 | Group Dynamics in Recovery | 3 | COU310
• CHR420 | Advanced Chaplaincy Seminar | 3 | CHR310
• MGT401 | Non-Profit Leadership | 4 | BUS205
• SOC405 | Social Justice and Stewardship | 3 | SOC320
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES301
• COU450 | Professional Development in Rehabilitation | 3 | COU310
• CHR495 | Integrative Seminar in Faith and Service | 3 | MIN330
• ELECT101 | General Elective | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Community Recovery Coordinator
• Faith-Based Social Services Specialist
• Chaplaincy Intern in Clinical Settings
• Substance Use Prevention Educator
• Non-Profit Program Administrator
• Advocacy Specialist for Recovery Housing
• Volunteer Services Coordinator

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 BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions)
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years