Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Statistics Research Policy Analysis

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Statistics Research Policy Analysis

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Statistics Research Policy Analysis core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Statistics Research Policy Analysis provides students with a rigorous interdisciplinary framework for navigating the intersection of data-driven research and ethical social policy. By integrating quantitative analysis, public policy development, and value-based inquiry, the program empowers students to address complex societal challenges through a lens of stewardship and social responsibility. Students engage with foundational mathematical and sociological theories while exploring the critical role of ethics in the interpretation and implementation of statistical research. This degree fosters the development of analytical rigor alongside a commitment to promoting the common good within diverse communities. Students will graduate with the capacity to translate empirical evidence into informed, ethically sound policy recommendations that serve the needs of society. The curriculum emphasizes the application of rigorous scholarship and the cultivation of a professional identity centered on servant leadership and integrity.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Statistics Research Policy Analysis combines foundational general education with comprehensive study in quantitative theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research methodology, crisis awareness, referral protocols, program development, and community-based support strategies. Students are equipped to examine complex social and data-driven issues through a faith-based lens, fostering analytical rigor and a commitment to service within diverse institutional settings.

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 Statistics Research Policy Analysis core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT101 | Foundations of Statistics | 3 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• SOC105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• ECO110 | Principles of Resource Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT202 | Applied Statistical Methods | 3 | MAT101
• SOC110 | Social Problems and Policy | 4 | SOC105
• HIS201 | History of Social Thought | 3 | None
• COM120 | Professional Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES201 | Research Methods in Social Science | 3 | MAT101
• BUS210 | Economics for Social Policy | 3 | None
• PHI220 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 | None
• PSY205 | Developmental Perspectives | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT305 | Data Visualization and Analysis | 4 | MAT202
• SOC225 | Community Organization | 3 | SOC105
• MGT301 | Organizational Leadership | 3 | None
• HIS250 | Global Policy Perspectives | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES302 | Advanced Quantitative Research | 3 | RES201
• SOC310 | Demographic Analysis | 3 | SOC105
• EDU305 | Educational Policy Analysis | 3 | None
• LAW315 | Professional Standards and Regulatory Ethics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES310 | Program Evaluation Methods | 4 | RES201
• CRJ320 | Public Safety and Social Justice | 3 | None
• COM350 | Advocacy and Public Relations | 3 | None
• BUS350 | Non-Profit Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES405 | Advanced Policy Seminar | 3 | RES302
• SOC401 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | SOC105
• SOC410 | Civic Engagement and Community Leadership | 3 | None
• MAT420 | Statistical Consulting Practicum | 3 | MAT305
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES405
• BUS450 | Professional Ethics and Law | 3 | None
• SOC450 | Global Social Development | 3 | None
• COM480 | Professional Portfolio and Career | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Social Policy Analyst
• Data Researcher for Non-Profit Organizations
• Public Policy Consultant
• Program Evaluator
• Community Development Coordinator
• Government Research Specialist
• Public Health Data Analyst

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 Statistics Research Policy Analysis
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years