Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

Program Description The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Minor in Health Ministry at HBIU University is designed for students seeking to combine their passion for healthcare management with faith-based service. This program provides students with the administrative skills needed for a successful career in healthcare administration within churches, ministries, and faith-based healthcare organizations. Students will learn to navigate the complexities of hospital management, health policy, patient care management, and organizational leadership, all while integrating biblical principles of service and stewardship in healthcare settings. The program equips students with the tools to oversee healthcare organizations, ensuring ethical decision-making and effective management of health services. The Minor in Health Ministry focuses on ministering to patients, providing spiritual support, and addressing healthcare needs from a Christian perspective. Students will also learn how to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by faith-based communities, non-profit healthcare organizations, and ministries. Graduates of this program will be prepared for leadership roles in healthcare administration and ministry-focused health services.

YEAR 1 Semester 1

GEN 101 – English Composition I

GEN 103 – College Algebra

GEN 104 – Introduction to Psychology

GEN 110 – Introduction to Sociology

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone Mentorship Seminar

• Semester 11 Capstone Project II (Remaining 9 credits of 15)
• CAP 503 – Final Capstone Project Development
• CAP 504 – Capstone Written Report & Presentation
• CAP 505 – Community Health Ministry Evaluation

Capstone Project (15 Credit Hours) The capstone project serves as a culminating experience, allowing students to apply healthcare administration strategies, health ministry principles, and ethical decision-making in a final project. Students will develop a comprehensive healthcare administration plan for a faith-based organization or nonprofit health ministry. Design a health ministry program that integrates spiritual care with healthcare services in a church setting. Evaluate the impact of health ministry programs and propose improvements for better community outreach and healthcare delivery. Present findings and recommendations through a formal report and presentation. This experience ensures students graduate with practical expertise in healthcare administration, health ministry, and ethical service in health organizations.

• The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration combines foundational general education with a comprehensive study of health systems theory, behavioral science, human development, and ethical leadership. The program further integrates specialized curriculum in research methodologies, crisis awareness, patient referral protocols, healthcare program development, and the implementation of community-based support systems within a faith-centered 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.

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• GEN 101 | English Composition I | 3 | None
• GEN 102 | English Composition II | 3 | English Composition I
• GEN 103 | College Algebra | 3 | None
• GEN 106 (HS) | GEN 106 Public Speaking and Communication (HS) | 3 | None
• GEN 107 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• GEN 108 | Ethics and Moral Reasoning | 3 | None
• GEN 109 | Leadership and Team Development | 3 | None
• GEN 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• HCA 201 | Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 | None
• HCA 202 | Healthcare Management and Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 202 | Healthcare Management and Leadership | 3 | None
• HCA 203 | Health Policy and Ethics | 3 | None
• HCA 204 | Healthcare Law and Compliance | 3 | None
• HCA 204 | Healthcare Law and Compliance | 3 | None
• HCA 205 | Financial Management in Healthcare | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 205 | Financial Management in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HCA 206 | Healthcare Marketing and Communication | 3 | None
• HCA 207 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 | None
• HCA 208 | –Strategic Planning in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HCA 209 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 210 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HCA 211 | Health Economics and Policy | 3 | None
• HCA 212 | Healthcare Financial Accounting | 3 | None
• HCA 213 | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 | None
• HCA 214 | Healthcare Risk Management: | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 215 | Healthcare Administration Internship | 3 | None
• HCA 290 | Open Elective / Practicum Enhancement | 3 | None
• HCA 301 | Long-Term Care Administration | 3 | None
• HCA 302 | Global Health Systems | 3 | None
• HCA 303 | Healthcare Supply Chain Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 304 | Healthcare Entrepreneurship | 3 | None
• HCA 305 | Public Health Administration | 3 | None
• HM 401 | Introduction to Health Ministry | 3 | None
• HM 402 | Spiritual Care in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HM 403 | Faith-Based Approaches to Patient Care | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HM 404 | Counseling in Health Ministry | 3 | None
• HM 405 | Health Ministry Leadership | 3 | None
• CAP 501 | Healthcare Administration Capstone Research | 3 | None
• CAP 505 | Community Health Ministry Evaluation | 3 | None
• MPH 6003 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of this program are prepared for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, churches, ministries, and nonprofit health institutions.
• Possible Career Paths
• Career Title Description Average Salary
• Healthcare Administrator Oversees clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and patient services in hospitals and clinics. $60,000–$120,000
• Health Ministry Coordinator Develops and manages health-focused church programs, including wellness, counseling, and community outreach. $50,000–$90,000
• Healthcare Operations Manager Ensures efficient daily operations, workflow optimization, and compliance in healthcare settings. $65,000–$110,000
• Healthcare Consultant Advises healthcare and faith-based organizations on policy, strategy, and system improvements. $70,000–$130,000
• Patient Care Services Manager Oversees patient experience, satisfaction, and care coordination programs. $60,000–$100,000
• Community Health Program Director Manages nonprofit health and wellness initiatives for underserved populations. $55,000–$95,000
• Faith-Based Health Educator Provides spiritual and health education in church or community settings. $45,000–$80,000
• Nonprofit Health Administrator: Leads operations in nonprofit health agencies and outreach ministries. $55,000–$100,000
• Work Settings Include:
• Hospitals and clinics
• Faith-based hospitals and wellness centers
• Church health ministries
• Nonprofit organizations
• Community outreach programs
• Rehabilitation centers
• Long-term care facilities
• International health missions
• Public health departments

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 Sciene in Ministry of Healthcare Administration
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years