Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Engineering, Specialization in Infrastructure Community Development

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

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

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Engineering, Specialization in Infrastructure Community Development core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Engineering with a specialization in Infrastructure Community Development provides a unique multidisciplinary approach to civil engineering and social design. By blending technical proficiency in infrastructure systems with a commitment to ethical stewardship and servant leadership, the program equips students to address the physical needs of vulnerable communities while honoring the dignity of those they serve. Students gain expertise in sustainable design, land-use planning, and social project management within a framework of academic excellence and vocational calling.

The curriculum is designed for those who view engineering not merely as a technical pursuit but as a vocation for the common good. Through rigorous study of engineering principles, social impact assessments, and project management, graduates develop the analytical skills required to bridge the gap between complex infrastructure development and the practical realities of community life. The program emphasizes a holistic perspective that values both the structural integrity of a project and its long-term social and spiritual sustainability.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Engineering, Specialization in Infrastructure Community Development, integrates foundational general education with a comprehensive study of engineering theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research methodology, crisis awareness, resource referral, program development, and community-based support strategies. This program is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to facilitate sustainable infrastructure development through a framework of faith-based service and ethical practice.

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 Engineering, Specialization in Infrastructure Community Development core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT101 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophical Perspectives | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Community Sociology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT102 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | MAT101
• ECO102 | Principles of Sustainable Economic Systems | 3 | THE101
• COM101 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• BUS105 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics for Engineers | 3 | MAT102
• ENG205 | Materials and Structures | 4 | MAT102
• HIS201 | History of Technology and Society | 3 | None
• RES201 | Research Methods in Social Systems | 3 | MAT201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG210 | Introduction to Surveying and Mapping | 4 | ENG205
• COU201 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 | THE101
• EDU205 | Community Education and Outreach | 3 | COM101
• MIN201 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG301 | Hydraulic Systems and Infrastructure | 3 | MAT102
• MGT305 | Nonprofit Project Management | 3 | BUS105
• ENV301 | Sustainable Community Design | 4 | ENG210
• SOC305 | Sociology of Development | 3 | SOC101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG310 | Structural Assessment and Rehabilitation | 3 | ENG205
• BUS310 | Resource Development and Grant Writing | 3 | MGT305
• HIS305 | Global Development Issues | 3 | HIS201
• HUM305 | Cultural Competency in Service | 4 | SOC101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG401 | Advanced Infrastructure Planning | 3 | ENV301
• MGT405 | Organizational Leadership and Capacity Building | 3 | MGT305
• SOC401 | Advocacy and Social Justice | 3 | SOC305
• RES405 | Applied Project Design Seminar | 4 | RES201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES405
• MGT410 | Operations Management for NGOs | 3 | MGT305
• SOC405 | Professional Identity and Social Responsibility | 3 | THE101
• COM405 | Crisis Management and Community Resiliency | 3 | COM101

Career Opportunities

• Community Development Consultant
• Nonprofit Project Manager
• Infrastructure Liaison for Faith-Based NGOs
• Sustainable Urban Planner
• Water and Sanitation Program Coordinator
• Community Outreach Coordinator for Engineering Firms
• Public Policy Advisor for Community Resiliency

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 Engineering, Specialization in Infrastructure Community Development
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years