Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Sound Design, Audio Technology

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Music Sound Design, Audio Technology

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Music Sound Design, Audio Technology core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Sound Design and Audio Technology offers a comprehensive study of audio engineering, acoustic design, and creative production within the context of ethical professional practice. Students engage with both the technical rigors of digital signal processing and the aesthetic principles of soundscape construction, preparing them to serve in diverse liturgical and creative environments. The curriculum emphasizes stewardship of technology and the pursuit of excellence as a form of service to the community and the broader arts industry. Through a synthesis of technical proficiency and humanistic inquiry, students learn to curate audio experiences that reflect integrity, artistic intentionality, and cultural engagement. This program prepares graduates to navigate the modern audio landscape with a commitment to the highest professional standards and a clear sense of their vocation as creative practitioners.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Sound Design, Audio Technology combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in the theory of audio engineering, acoustics, and sound design. The program integrates these technical disciplines with coursework in human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, theological perspectives, project management, and community-based support structures for creative ministry and media 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

• Faith-Based Music Sound Design, Audio 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
• MUS105 | Introduction to Audio Technology | 3 | None
• SOC110 | Sociology of Cultural Values | 3 | None
• HUM102 | History of the Arts | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT120 | Mathematics for Sound Engineering | 3 | None
• MUS115 | Digital Audio Workstation Fundamentals | 3 | MUS105
• COM101 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS201 | Acoustics and Psychoacoustics | 4 | MUS115
• ENG205 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• HIS210 | Ethics in Contemporary Society | 3 | None
• MUS220 | Microphone Technique and Placement | 3 | MUS115
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS250 | Signal Processing and Effects | 3 | MUS220
• BUS200 | Business Practices for Freelancers | 3 | None
• SOC215 | Community Engagement and Service | 3 | None
• MIN220 | Servant Leadership in Arts | 3 | CHR110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS301 | Live Sound Reinforcement | 4 | MUS201
• MUS310 | Advanced Mixing Techniques | 3 | MUS250
• RES300 | Research Methods in the Arts | 3 | ENG205
• HIS350 | Cultural Stewardship | 3 | HIS210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS320 | Audio for Moving Image | 3 | MUS250
• MUS340 | Mastering and Distribution | 3 | MUS310
• BUS315 | Career Development and Professional Purpose | 3 | CHR110
• MUS360 | System Design and Installation | 3 | MUS301
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS405 | Portfolio Development | 3 | MUS340
• MUS410 | Advanced Production Workshop | 3 | MUS340
• MGT420 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | MIN220
• MUS450 | Senior Capstone Research | 4 | RES300
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | MUS450
• MUS480 | Industry Seminar | 3 | MUS410
• HUM495 | Professional Ethics and Integrity | 3 | HIS350
• MUS499 | Final Production Review | 3 | MUS410

Career Opportunities

• Live Sound Engineer for Performing Arts Venues
• Studio Recording and Mixing Technician
• Post-Production Audio Editor for Film and Media
• Acoustic Systems Designer for Educational and Liturgical Spaces
• Media Production Manager for Non-Profit Organizations
• Sound Designer for Interactive Media and Gaming
• Technical Director for Large-Scale Events

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 Sound Design, Audio Technology
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years