Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership Specialization in Social Impact Community Development

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership Specialization in Social Impact Community Development

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Leadership and community impact core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership with a specialization in Social Impact Community Development is designed to equip students with the administrative acumen and ethical framework necessary to lead mission-driven organizations. The curriculum explores the intersection of organizational management, social systems, and the practice of servant leadership within the context of global and local community transformation. Students gain a foundational understanding of how to steward organizational resources while addressing systemic challenges in diverse community settings. Through a rigorous integration of academic theory and practical application, the program encourages students to view leadership as a vocational commitment to the flourishing of others. Graduates are prepared to navigate the complexities of the nonprofit sector with strategic foresight and a grounded commitment to service-oriented ethics.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership Specialization in Social Impact Community Development combines a robust liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in leadership theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, resource referral, program development, and community-based support strategies. This interdisciplinary approach equips students with the analytical and practical skills necessary to address complex social challenges through a faith-informed framework.

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

• Leadership and community impact core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | College Composition | 3 | None
• BUS105 | Foundations of Business Management | 3 | None
• SOC110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• HUM101 | Ethics and Character Development | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Advanced Rhetoric and Research | 3 | ENG101
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None
• BUS120 | Accounting for Nonprofits | 4 | BUS105
• PHL150 | Foundations of Social Philosophy | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT210 | Organizational Leadership | 3 | BUS105
• COM205 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG102
• SOC220 | Social Problems and Issues | 4 | SOC110
• HIS210 | History of Social Movements | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT250 | Nonprofit Administration | 3 | MGT210
• PSY230 | Human Behavior and Development | 3 | None
• BUS270 | Resource Mobilization | 4 | BUS120
• SOC220 | Community Outreach and Engagement Strategies | 3 | THE150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT310 | Strategic Planning for Social Impact | 3 | MGT250
• RES301 | Research Methods for Community Development | 4 | MAT201
• SOC350 | Urban and Rural Community Dynamics | 3 | SOC220
• BUS315 | Human Resource Management | 3 | MGT210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT380 | Program Evaluation and Design | 4 | RES301
• BUS360 | Project Management | 3 | BUS105
• SOC405 | Globalization and Community Change | 3 | SOC110
• BUS330 | Professionalism and Civic Duty | 3 | THE150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT420 | Public Policy and Advocacy | 3 | SOC220
• BUS410 | Financial Stewardship and Ethics | 3 | BUS120
• SOC440 | Community Organizing and Empowerment | 4 | SOC350
• ELECT1 | Leadership Elective | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | MGT380, RES301
• MGT450 | Global Leadership and Sustainability | 3 | MGT310
• BUS495 | Professional Development and Ethics | 3 | None
• ELECT2 | Community Development Elective | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Nonprofit Program Director
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Grant Writer and Development Specialist
• Volunteer Services Manager
• Social Impact Analyst
• Church-based Ministry Administrator
• Policy Advocate for Human Services

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 Nonprofit Leadership Specialization in Social Impact Community Development
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years