Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Graphic Design, Specialization in Digital Advocacy Branding

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Graphic Design

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Graphic Design core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Graphic Design, Specialization in Digital Advocacy Branding, provides a comprehensive education in visual communication, aesthetic theory, and digital strategy. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that balances technical proficiency in design software with the critical thinking skills necessary for modern digital storytelling. The program emphasizes the role of the designer as a communicator and steward of visual information within contemporary cultural landscapes.

By integrating principles of ethical visual communication with advanced branding techniques, the program prepares students to navigate the complex intersections of faith, culture, and digital media. The specialization in Digital Advocacy Branding focuses on the creation of persuasive visual narratives that serve non-profit organizations, community initiatives, and mission-driven institutions. Graduates leave the program equipped to leverage their creative talents in service to society, informed by a strong commitment to character and professional excellence.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Graphic Design combines a comprehensive general education foundation with intensive study in design theory, visual communication, digital media ethics, human development, cultural research, strategic messaging, and community-based branding strategies. The curriculum provides students with the critical technical skills and theological framework necessary to develop impactful visual narratives and communication platforms that serve organizational missions and community support objectives.

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 Graphic Design core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES101 | Fundamentals of Design | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing | 3 | None
• SOC110 | Foundations of Community Engagement | 3 | None
• HIS105 | World History I | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES102 | Typography and Layout | 4 | DES101
• MAT110 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• COM120 | Introduction to Public Discourse | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES201 | Digital Imaging and Illustration | 4 | DES102
• BUS205 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | None
• PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 | None
• HUM210 | Ethics and Values | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES202 | Brand Identity Design | 4 | DES201
• COM250 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | COM120
• RES200 | Research Methods | 3 | None
• MIN220 | Community Engagement | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES301 | Interactive Design and UX | 4 | DES202
• MGT310 | Leadership and Organizational Strategy | 3 | None
• BIO300 | Environmental Stewardship | 3 | None
• ELECT101 | General Elective | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES302 | Digital Advocacy Branding | 4 | DES301
• COM330 | Crisis and Strategic Communication | 3 | COM250
• HIS350 | Cultural History of Media | 3 | HIS105
• ELECT102 | General Elective | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• DES401 | Advanced Portfolio Development | 4 | DES302
• BUS410 | Professional Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | MGT310
• ELECT103 | General Elective | 3 | None
• ELECT104 | General Elective | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 6 | DES401
• COM405 | Integrative Communication and Social Impact | 3 | CHR101
• ELECT105 | General Elective | 4 | None

Career Opportunities

• Digital Brand Strategist
• Creative Director for Non-Profit Organizations
• Visual Communication Specialist
• Advocacy Campaign Designer
• Content Marketing Coordinator
• Social Media Communications Manager
• Digital Media 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 Graphic Design
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years