Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Fashion Design

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Fashion Design

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Fine Arts in Fashion Design core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Fashion Design is a comprehensive program that integrates the technical mastery of textile construction and design aesthetics with a profound commitment to ethical stewardship and servant leadership. Students engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum that bridges historical context, material science, and creative innovation, ensuring that their professional practice reflects personal integrity and social responsibility. By blending traditional tailoring techniques with contemporary industry standards, the program fosters a rigorous academic environment where students explore the intersection of beauty, utility, and human dignity within the global marketplace. The curriculum emphasizes the development of a professional identity grounded in vocational excellence and service-oriented values, preparing graduates to navigate the complexities of the fashion industry with wisdom and a discerning conscience. Through critical analysis of industry practices, students are encouraged to consider the environmental and sociological impacts of design, promoting a model of sustainable and honorable practice. This degree program equips students with the technical skills and the ethical framework necessary to flourish in a diverse range of artistic and professional settings.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Fashion Design combines a foundational general education curriculum with comprehensive study in design theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support. This integrated approach equips students with both the technical expertise required for the fashion industry and the theological and ethical framework necessary for intentional, service-oriented 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 Fine Arts in Fashion Design core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

ELECTIVE400

• Design Workshop
• 2
• None
• FAS401 — Portfolio Development: Professional preparation for the creative workforce. Students synthesize their previous work into a cohesive professional portfolio. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT410 — Nonprofit Leadership: Strategic leadership and governance of non-profit organizations. Focus is on organizational health and community impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC405 — Global Social Perspectives: This course evaluates diverse international social systems and the intersection of cultural ideologies in a globalized world. Students analyze how collective belief systems influence social change and institutional development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

ELECTIVE400 | Design Workshop | 2 | None

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | FAS401, CAP499-approval
• BUS450 | Business Ethics | 3 | BUS220
• SOC420 | Community Outreach and Engagement | 3 | None
• HUM490 | Senior Seminar | 2 | None

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• HIS110 | World History I | 3 | None
• FAS101 | Introduction to Fashion Design | 4 | None
• PSY105 | Foundations of Personal Development | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT120 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• FAS102 | Pattern Drafting I | 4 | FAS101
• ART150 | History of Art and Design | 3 | None
• COM101 | Interpersonal Communication | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO200 | Environmental Science | 3 | None
• FAS201 | Textile Science | 4 | FAS101
• PSY210 | Human Development | 3 | None
• MIN205 | Servant Leadership | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• FAS202 | Garment Construction | 4 | FAS102
• BUS220 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• HUM250 | Ethics and Society | 3 | None
• SOC215 | Sociology of Culture | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• FAS301 | Digital Fashion Design | 4 | FAS202
• MGT310 | Nonprofit Resource Development | 3 | BUS220
• HIS305 | History of Ancient Near Eastern Cultures | 3 | None
• RES300 | Research Methods | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• FAS302 | Advanced Tailoring | 4 | FAS202
• EDU320 | Educational Theory and Practice | 3 | None
• BUS350 | Global Logistics | 3 | BUS220
• ART380 | Philosophy of Aesthetics | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• FAS401 | Portfolio Development | 4 | FAS301
• MGT410 | Nonprofit Leadership | 3 | MGT310
• SOC405 | Global Social Perspectives | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Apparel Design Consultant for Faith-Based Nonprofits
• Sustainable Textile and Fashion Developer
• Creative Director for Ethical Fashion Social Enterprises
• Fashion Merchandising Specialist for Charitable Organizations
• Costume Designer for Community Theater and Arts Initiatives
• Fashion Design Instructor in Vocational Training Programs
• Independent Artisan and Ethical Brand Consultant

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 Fine Arts in Fashion Design
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years