Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Cyber Forensics, Specialization in Digital Safety Awareness

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Cyber Forensics

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Cyber Forensics core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Cyber Forensics with a specialization in Digital Safety Awareness provides a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between advanced cybersecurity methodologies and ethical, values-driven leadership. Students gain deep technical proficiency in network security, data integrity, and forensic investigation, complemented by a strong emphasis on digital ethics and organizational risk management. This program is designed to produce practitioners who are capable of safeguarding digital assets while operating with the highest standards of integrity and social responsibility.

The curriculum integrates standard technical training with a robust commitment to stewardship and servant leadership. By exploring the societal impact of digital threats, students learn to apply critical thinking and technological expertise within the context of community protection and long-term organizational viability. The program prepares graduates to serve as trusted professionals who promote safety and ethical digital practice in a variety of institutional settings.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Cyber Forensics program combines a rigorous general education foundation with a comprehensive study of cyber forensic theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, digital crisis awareness, referral protocols, program development, and community-based support strategies.

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 Cyber Forensics core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Foundational Mathematics | 3 | None
• SOC105 | Individual and Social Identity | 3 | None
• CSC101 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CSC110 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 | CSC101
• BUS150 | Ethics in Management | 3 | None
• SOC120 | Sociology of Digital Cultures | 3 | None
• COM130 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ205 | Introduction to Cyber Forensics | 4 | CSC110
• RES210 | Research Methodology | 3 | MAT110
• PSY220 | Human Behavior in Digital Spaces | 3 | None
• MIN230 | Community Engagement Strategies | 3 | CHR105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ250 | Data Privacy and Law | 3 | CRJ205
• CSC260 | Security Awareness Training Design | 3 | COM130
• HIS270 | History of Technology and Culture | 3 | None
• BUS280 | Nonprofit Financial Stewardship | 3 | BUS150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ310 | Advanced Forensic Analysis | 4 | CRJ205
• CSC320 | Cloud Security Architecture | 3 | CSC110
• COU330 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 | PSY220
• SOC340 | Professionalism and Public Service | 3 | CHR105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ350 | Digital Incident Response | 3 | CRJ310
• MGT360 | Organizational Risk Management | 3 | BUS150
• EDU370 | Instructional Technology | 3 | CSC260
• HUM380 | Global Ethics and Digital Rights | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ410 | Advanced Threat Intelligence | 3 | CRJ350
• CSC420 | Policy Development and Governance | 3 | CRJ250
• MGT430 | Nonprofit Leadership and Ethics | 3 | BUS280
• RES440 | Applied Ethics Research | 3 | RES210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
• CRJ460 | Advanced Incident Management | 3 | CRJ350
• SOC470 | Digital Stewardship in Community | 3 | SOC120
• BUS480 | Consulting and Organizational Advocacy | 3 | MGT430

Career Opportunities

• Digital Safety Awareness Coordinator
• Nonprofit Cyber Risk Advisor
• Community Data Integrity Specialist
• Faith-Based Information Security Consultant
• Technical Support Liaison for Charitable Organizations
• Community Outreach Cybersecurity Specialist

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 Cyber Forensics
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years