Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based UX Design

Academic unitHBIU College of Computer ScienceTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based UX Design

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based UX Design core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based UX Design provides a comprehensive exploration of human-computer interaction, user interface principles, and digital strategy within an ethical framework. Students engage in the study of user experience research, wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility, ensuring that digital tools serve the diverse needs of contemporary society. The curriculum emphasizes the application of design thinking to solve complex problems, fostering an environment where technical proficiency is balanced with human-centered empathy and social responsibility.

Rooted in an academic environment that values service, this program prepares students to navigate the intersection of technology and human experience. By integrating principles of stewardship and ethical decision-making, the degree equips graduates to act as bridge-builders between technical functionality and the meaningful impact of digital platforms. Through rigorous coursework and practical projects, students refine their ability to design interfaces that promote clarity, accessibility, and positive community engagement.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based UX Design integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in design theory, behavioral science, human development, ethical digital practices, user research, crisis awareness, service referral, digital program development, and faith-based community support structures. Students are equipped to synthesize technical design proficiency with the foundational principles necessary for supporting digital ecosystems within diverse community environments.

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 Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation: B.A. in Faith-Based UX Design
Total program length: 120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time: Four academic years
General education: 36 credit hours
Professional application courses: 15 credit hours
Capstone requirement: 6 credit hours
Academic unit: HBIU College of Computer Science
Total credits: 120
Duration: 4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

Analyze user behaviors and psychological needs to inform the development of intuitive digital interfaces.
Apply design thinking methodologies to create accessible and inclusive user experiences.
Evaluate digital product usability through rigorous research, testing, and data-driven iteration.
Design sophisticated wireframes and interactive prototypes that address specific organizational goals.
Integrate ethical decision-making frameworks into the development process to ensure digital products prioritize user well-being.
Communicate complex design strategies effectively to diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate servant leadership by aligning technical projects with the mission and stewardship values of nonprofit organizations.
Course Outline
Semester 1 — Year 1
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
ENG101
Academic Writing and Rhetoric
4
None
HUM105
Ethics and Digital Society
3
None
PSY110
Principles of Human Behavior
3
None
COM120
Effective Interpersonal Communication
3
None
ENG101 — Academic Writing and Rhetoric: Explores foundational principles of clear, persuasive writing within academic contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HUM105 — Ethics and Digital Society: Examines the philosophical frameworks governing human behavior in a digital age. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
PSY110 — Principles of Human Behavior: Studies the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence human perception. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COM120 — Effective Interpersonal Communication: Develops skills for clear and empathetic interaction in professional settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 2 — Year 1
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
MAT150
Applied Statistics for Research
3
None
BUS110
Foundations of Stewardship
3
None
RES120
UX Research Methodologies
4
None
CHR130
Servant Leadership Principles
3
None
MAT150 — Applied Statistics for Research: Provides analytical tools for evaluating data in social and technical research. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS110 — Foundations of Stewardship: Covers the management of organizational resources with a focus on accountability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
RES120 — UX Research Methodologies: Introduces observational and qualitative methods for user discovery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
CHR130 — Servant Leadership Principles: Explores theories of leadership centered on selfless service and organizational growth. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 3 — Year 2
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES210
User Experience Design I
4
RES120
HIS200
Technological Change in Society
3
None
SOC220
Community Sociology
3
None
MGT240
Project Management Fundamentals
3
None
RES210 — User Experience Design I: Focuses on wireframing and the fundamental principles of UI layout. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HIS200 — Technological Change in Society: Analyzes the historical impact of digital technologies on communal structures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
SOC220 — Community Sociology: Examines social dynamics within community organizations and networks. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT240 — Project Management Fundamentals: Studies the planning and execution phases of organizational projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 4 — Year 2
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES220
User Experience Design II
4
RES210
EDU230
Principles of Instructional Design
3
None
BUS250
Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits
3
BUS110
PSY210
Foundations of Personal Development
3
None
RES220 — User Experience Design II: Advancements in interactive prototyping and high-fidelity design. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
EDU230 — Principles of Instructional Design: Covers how to structure information for clarity and educational outreach. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS250 — Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits: Provides insight into resource management and budget transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
PSY210 — Foundations of Personal Development: This course examines the psychological theories of identity formation, personal values, and ethical development within individual and group contexts. Students will explore how self-awareness and integrity influence long-term professional decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 5 — Year 3
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES310
Advanced User Testing
4
RES220
COM350
Digital Storytelling
3
None
MGT320
Nonprofit Administration
3
None
HUM310
Cultural Diversity in Design
3
None
RES310 — Advanced User Testing: Explores laboratory and field-based usability testing protocols. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COM350 — Digital Storytelling: Focuses on narrative structure in digital design to advance mission impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT320 — Nonprofit Administration: Examines the structure and operational goals of social organizations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HUM310 — Cultural Diversity in Design: Addresses the necessity of inclusive practices in global design efforts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 6 — Year 3
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES320
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
4
RES310
BUS360
Strategy and Mission Implementation
3
None
COU310
Psychology of Motivation
3
PSY110
RES350
Technical Communication
3
None
RES320 — Accessibility and Inclusive Design: Ensures digital products are usable by individuals with varying abilities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS360 — Strategy and Mission Implementation: Aligns design outputs with the strategic goals of an organization. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COU310 — Psychology of Motivation: Studies what drives user engagement and voluntary community participation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
RES350 — Technical Communication: Focuses on professional documentation and interface copy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 7 — Year 4
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES410
Interaction Design Systems
4
RES320
MGT420
Ethics in Professional Practice
3
None
SOC410
Global Social Issues
3
None
COM420
Stakeholder Management
3
None
RES410 — Interaction Design Systems: Covers design scalability and standardizing systems across platforms. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT420 — Ethics in Professional Practice: Reviews the moral challenges faced in digital product management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
SOC410 — Global Social Issues: Analyzes broad societal trends that influence digital engagement strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COM420 — Stakeholder Management: Teaches how to mediate between organizational needs and user experiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 8 — Year 4
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
CAP490
Senior Capstone Project
4
RES410
RES450
Portfolio Development and Professional Identity
3
None
BUS480
Nonprofit Resource Development
3
None
THE450
Vocation and Community Service
3
None
CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The final integration of design, ethical reasoning, and servant leadership in a comprehensive project. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
RES450 — Portfolio Development and Professional Identity: Prepares students for entry into service-based professional roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS480 — Nonprofit Resource Development: Examines the sustainability of community initiatives through donor and user outreach. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
THE450 — Vocation and Community Service: Reflects on the student's role in the workforce as an act of service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students should demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the institution and provide documentation of prior academic achievement. Additional materials, including an essay detailing the applicant's interest in ethical design and technology, are required to complete the holistic review process. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience, requiring students to synthesize their research, design, and technical skills to solve a real-world problem for an external nonprofit organization. Students are tasked with identifying a community need, conducting user research, and developing a comprehensive digital interface or strategy that enhances the organization's outreach. This project carries 4 credit hours and demands a high level of professional rigor and analytical depth. Beyond technical delivery, the capstone integrates spiritual formation by requiring students to document how their design process reflects principles of servant leadership, biblical stewardship, and ethical reasoning. The project must articulate how the student’s worldview shaped their interface choices, particularly regarding accessibility and user empathy. Successful completion demonstrates both mastery of UX design standards and the character development necessary for a professional career centered on service and integrity.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must pass all core and elective coursework, including the Senior Capstone Project, while adhering to the university's academic policies and conduct standards. The program mandates active participation in community service initiatives and spiritual formation programming, ensuring that students balance intellectual growth with a commitment to integrity and vocational service.
Academic achievement is considered a vital component of a broader calling to serve society with distinction. Students must demonstrate proficiency in integrating ethical considerations into their professional work, reflecting a maturity that bridges technical competence with a heart for community benefit. Through this holistic preparation, graduates emerge ready to contribute to the mission of faith-based and nonprofit organizations with technical excellence and moral courage.
Career Opportunities
UX Researcher for Nonprofit Digital Initiatives
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Nonprofit Communications Strategist
User Interface Designer for Faith-Based Organizations
Digital Product Coordinator for Social Services
Community Engagement Web Specialist
Human-Centered Technology Consultant
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 UX Design
Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time | Four academic years
General education | 36 credit hours
Faith-Based UX Design core | 63 credit hours
Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 4 | None
HUM105 | Ethics and Digital Society | 3 | None
PSY110 | Principles of Human Behavior | 3 | None
COM120 | Effective Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
MAT150 | Applied Statistics for Research | 3 | None
BUS110 | Foundations of Stewardship | 3 | None
RES120 | UX Research Methodologies | 4 | None
CHR130 | Servant Leadership Principles | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES210 | User Experience Design I | 4 | RES120
HIS200 | Technological Change in Society | 3 | None
SOC220 | Community Sociology | 3 | None
MGT240 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES220 | User Experience Design II | 4 | RES210
EDU230 | Principles of Instructional Design | 3 | None
BUS250 | Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits | 3 | BUS110
PSY210 | Foundations of Personal Development | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES310 | Advanced User Testing | 4 | RES220
COM350 | Digital Storytelling | 3 | None
MGT320 | Nonprofit Administration | 3 | None
HUM310 | Cultural Diversity in Design | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES320 | Accessibility and Inclusive Design | 4 | RES310
BUS360 | Strategy and Mission Implementation | 3 | None
COU310 | Psychology of Motivation | 3 | PSY110
RES350 | Technical Communication | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES410 | Interaction Design Systems | 4 | RES320
MGT420 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 | None
SOC410 | Global Social Issues | 3 | None
COM420 | Stakeholder Management | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES410
RES450 | Portfolio Development and Professional Identity | 3 | None
BUS480 | Nonprofit Resource Development | 3 | None
THE450 | Vocation and Community Service | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

UX Researcher for Nonprofit Digital Initiatives
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Nonprofit Communications Strategist
User Interface Designer for Faith-Based Organizations
Digital Product Coordinator for Social Services
Community Engagement Web Specialist
Human-Centered Technology Consultant

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

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 UX Design
Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time | Four academic years