Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Education

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Music Education

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Music education core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Education provides a rigorous academic framework for students seeking to integrate advanced musical pedagogy with a commitment to ethical service and stewardship. This interdisciplinary degree blends comprehensive musical training, pedagogical theory, and foundations in leadership to prepare graduates for professional roles in various community and educational settings. The curriculum emphasizes the development of technical proficiency in performance and analysis alongside a deep understanding of organizational dynamics in a faith-informed environment. Students are challenged to bridge the gap between artistic expression and community engagement through the intentional application of servant leadership and social responsibility. By fostering critical thinking and artistic excellence, the program prepares graduates to serve effectively in diverse settings where music serves as a central component of community connection and purpose.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Education program combines a robust liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in music theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the pedagogical skills and theoretical framework necessary to integrate musical instruction with faith-based initiatives.

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

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

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | College Composition | 3 | None
• MUS101 | Music Theory I | 3 | None
• PSY105 | Foundations of Human Development | 3 | None
• PSY101 | Foundations of Human Wellness | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT110 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• MUS102 | Music Theory II | 3 | MUS101
• EDU120 | Introduction to Education | 4 | None
• COM101 | Public Speaking | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS201 | Music History I | 3 | MUS102
• EDU205 | Learning Theory and Pedagogy | 3 | EDU120
• SOC210 | Sociology of Communities | 3 | None
• BUS200 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS202 | Music History II | 3 | MUS201
• EDU215 | Assessment in Education | 3 | EDU205
• THE201 | Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | None
• MUS220 | Choral Conducting Fundamentals | 4 | MUS102
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS301 | Music Pedagogy Methods | 3 | EDU205
• EDU310 | Diversity and Inclusion in Education | 3 | EDU120
• MGT305 | Leadership in Service Organizations | 3 | BUS200
• RES301 | Research Methods for Education | 4 | MAT110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS350 | Contemporary Music Trends | 3 | MUS202
• EDU360 | Technology in Education | 3 | EDU205
• MIN310 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | BUS200
• HUM300 | Critical Inquiry and Worldview | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS401 | Advanced Music Seminar | 3 | MUS301
• EDU420 | Educational Law and Ethics | 3 | EDU120
• BUS410 | Strategic Planning in Nonprofits | 3 | BUS200
• RES400 | Applied Project Research | 3 | RES301
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES400
• EDU450 | Advanced Pedagogy Practicum | 4 | EDU310
• MUS460 | Career Development for Music Professionals | 3 | None
• BUS480 | Resource Development | 3 | BUS410

Career Opportunities

• Community Music Director
• Nonprofit Arts Administrator
• Music Ministry Coordinator
• Youth Outreach Program Specialist
• Private Music Instructor
• Educational Programming Manager
• Community Choir Conductor

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