Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is recommended but not required. Career Opportunities Nonprofit Manager Fundraising Coordinator Program Director Volunteer Coordinator Grant Writer Community Outreach Specialist Executive Director Church Administrator 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. 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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. 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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 Nonprofit Leadership Total program length | 135 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership core | 78 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 | None COM 101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | None ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | None HIS 101 | World History I | 3 | None PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 | None SCI 101 | Environmental Science | 3 | None SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 | English Composition I (ENG 101) HIS 102 | World History II | 3 | None SCI 102 | Biology for Non-Majors | 3 | None IT 110 | Computer Applications & Digital Literacy | 3 | None MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 | None CHR 201 | Introduction to Christian Studies | 3 | None NPL 201 | Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PHI 201 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | None POL 201 | American Government | 3 | None NPL 202 | Nonprofit Organizations & Governance | 3 | None NPL 203 | Public & Nonprofit Administration | 3 | None NPL 204 | Financial Management for Nonprofits | 3 | None NPL 205 | Fundraising & Development | 3 | None NPL 206 | Grant Writing & Resource Development | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites NPL 207 | Volunteer & Human Resource Management | 3 | None NPL 208 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 | None NPL 209 | Ethics & Compliance in Nonprofits | 3 | None NPL 210 | Community & Social Services Systems | 3 | None STA 210 | Statistics | 3 | None CHR 301 | Biblical Foundations | 3 | None ELE 301 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites NPL 301 | Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations | 3 | None CHR 302 | Christian Ethics | 3 | None ELE 302 | Global Nonprofit Organizations | 3 | None NPL 302 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofits | 3 | None CHR 303 | Christianity & Society | 3 | None ELE 303 | Faith-Based & Community Organizations | 3 | None NPL 303 | Board Relations & Policy Development | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CHR 304 | Christian Leadership & Service | 3 | None ELE 304 | Conflict Resolution in Human Services | 3 | None NPL 304 | Advocacy & Public Policy | 3 | None NPL 305 | Social Impact Measurement | 3 | None ELE 306 | Technology & Data for Nonprofits | 3 | None NPL 306 | Community Engagement & Partnerships | 3 | None ELE 307 | Community Economic Development | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites ELE 308 | Program Sustainability & Innovation | 3 | None NPL 401 | Organizational Change in Nonprofits | 3 | None NPL 402 | Crisis & Risk Management | 3 | None NPL 403 | Research Methods for Nonprofit Leaders | 3 | None NPL 404 | Nonprofit Leadership Capstone Seminar | 3 | Completion of all core courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership program NPL 490 | Nonprofit Internship / Practicum | 3 | None NPL 491 | Nonprofit Leadership Capstone Project | 3 | Completion of core nonprofit leadership courses