Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics and Healthcare Technology program provides students with a robust foundation in digital health systems, data management, and the ethical implementation of healthcare technologies. Students explore the intersection of technical proficiency and organizational stewardship, gaining the skills necessary to optimize health information workflows within complex service environments. The curriculum emphasizes the strategic use of data to improve institutional efficiency while maintaining a focus on human-centered care and organizational integrity. Through a blend of technical coursework and studies in organizational leadership, the program fosters a professional environment where students prepare to lead technology initiatives with a focus on sustainable, ethical practice. By grounding technical expertise in principles of servant leadership, the program equips graduates to manage health information systems that support the long-term vitality of their institutions.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in health informatics theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support as applied within faith-based ministry contexts.

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 Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• THE101 | Foundations of Christian Thought | 3 | None
• BUS105 | Introduction to Healthcare Systems | 3 | None
• MAT120 | Quantitative Reasoning for Health | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM200 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• BIO150 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 | None
• BUS110 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• MIN102 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS201 | Global History and Ethics | 3 | None
• RES210 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 | BUS105
• MGT250 | Healthcare Financial Management | 3 | BUS110
• SOC220 | Sociology of Community and Health | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PSY230 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS110
• RES250 | Data Analysis for Healthcare | 3 | MAT120
• HUM301 | Ethics in Healthcare Technology | 3 | THE101
• MGT280 | Project Management Foundations | 4 | BUS110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES310 | Database Management Systems | 3 | RES250
• COU350 | Crisis Management and Stewardship | 3 | MIN102
• BUS370 | Healthcare Policy and Regulations | 3 | BUS105
• RES390 | Advanced Informatics Seminar | 4 | RES210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS410 | Strategic Leadership | 3 | BUS110
• RES420 | Cybersecurity for Health Information | 3 | RES310
• EDU430 | Teaching and Training in Informatics | 3 | COM200
• CHR440 | Spiritual Formation and Professionalism | 4 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS450 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | MGT250
• RES460 | Applied Health Informatics Lab | 3 | RES390
• SOC470 | Community Outreach and Engagement | 3 | SOC220
• BUS490 | Operations and Quality Improvement | 4 | MGT280
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES495 | Contemporary Topics in Health Technology | 3 | RES390
• CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior Standing
• MIN480 | Integrative Seminar in Faith and Vocation | 3 | CHR440
• BUS498 | Human Resource Management in Health | 3 | BUS110

Career Opportunities

• Health Informatics Specialist
• Healthcare Information Systems Coordinator
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Healthcare Technology Project Manager
• Nonprofit Health Operations Consultant
• Electronic Health Records Trainer
• Health Information Privacy Officer

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 Ministry of Health Informatics, Healthcare Technology
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years