Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Music Production

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Music Production

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Fine Arts in Music Production 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 Music Production provides a comprehensive academic foundation in the technical, creative, and professional aspects of the music industry. Students engage with advanced audio engineering, digital audio workstations, and sound design while developing a critical understanding of the historical and social dimensions of artistic expression. This program emphasizes technical precision, innovation in production, and the application of ethical standards within the evolving global media landscape.

Rooted in an institutional commitment to stewardship and service, the program encourages students to view their creative work as a platform for cultural contribution and community enrichment. Through rigorous practical training and theoretical analysis, graduates gain the expertise to produce professional-quality soundscapes while navigating the moral complexities of the entertainment industry. Students are challenged to cultivate technical mastery alongside professional integrity, preparing them to serve as thoughtful contributors in their fields.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Fine Arts in Music Production integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in music theory, behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, scholarly research, crisis awareness, referral protocols, program development, and community-based support frameworks.

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 Music Production core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone Preparation

• 3
• RES300
• MUS420
• Professionalism in Music
• 3
• None
• PSY400
• Professional Ethics and Personal Leadership
• 3
• None
• MUS450
• Advanced Sonic Technology
• 4
• MUS302
• MUS401 — Capstone Preparation: Structured planning and pre-production for the final capstone project. Includes initial research and draft developmentThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• MUS420 — Professionalism in Music: Explores the transition into professional life, including networking, portfolios, and job searches. Emphasizes character and personal developmentThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• PSY400 — Professional Ethics and Personal Leadership: This course explores the intersection of professional integrity, psychological development, and collaborative leadership in creative industries. Participants evaluate ethical decision-making frameworks within organizational settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MUS450 — Advanced Sonic Technology: Explores emerging audio technologies and their applications in modern production. Requires critical evaluation of technical trendsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 4 | None
• MUS101 | Music Theory I | 4 | None
• HUM105 | History of Arts and Culture | 3 | None
• BUS110 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Advanced Composition and Research | 3 | ENG101
• MUS102 | Music Theory II | 3 | MUS101
• COM120 | Communication and Community | 3 | None
• THE150 | Introduction to Worldview Studies | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS201 | Digital Audio Foundations | 4 | MUS102
• PSY210 | Psychology of Creative Expression | 3 | None
• MAT150 | Quantitative Reasoning for Musicians | 3 | None
• MUS220 | Music History: Ancient to Modern | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS202 | Advanced Sound Engineering | 4 | MUS201
• CHR250 | Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | None
• SOC280 | Sociology of Media | 3 | None
• MUS250 | Music and Culture in Context | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS301 | Mixing and Mastering | 4 | MUS202
• MGT320 | Business Ethics in the Arts | 3 | BUS110
• ART310 | Cultural Aesthetics and Critical Theory | 3 | None
• MUS350 | Sound Design for Film | 3 | MUS202
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS302 | Advanced Production Workshop | 4 | MUS301
• RES300 | Methods of Arts Research | 3 | ENG102
• EDU350 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | None
• MUS380 | Global Music Perspectives | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS401 | Capstone Preparation | 3 | RES300
• MUS420 | Professionalism in Music | 3 | None
• PSY400 | Professional Ethics and Personal Leadership | 3 | None
• MUS450 | Advanced Sonic Technology | 4 | MUS302
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 5 | MUS401
• MUS480 | Contemporary Issues in Music | 3 | None
• MIN400 | Community Engagement Seminar | 3 | None
• HIS420 | Historical Contexts of Creative Work | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Audio Engineer
• Music Producer
• Sound Designer for Film and Media
• Production Manager for Non-Profit Arts Organizations
• Audio Consultant for Faith-Based Community Initiatives
• Digital Content Creator
• Live Sound Technician

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 Music Production
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years