Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health, Humanitarian Studies

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Global Health, Humanitarian Studies

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Global Health, Humanitarian Studies core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health and Humanitarian Studies provides a comprehensive foundation for students seeking to serve in international development and public health contexts. This multidisciplinary program integrates rigorous academic inquiry with ethical frameworks, preparing graduates to address complex challenges in global wellbeing through the lens of stewardship and social responsibility. Students explore the intersection of health policy, international relief logistics, and community development while maintaining a commitment to professional excellence and servant leadership.

By leveraging analytical tools from the social and biological sciences, the program encourages students to evaluate global health systems and humanitarian interventions critically. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural communication, sustainable resource management, and the protection of human dignity in diverse geographic and social landscapes. Through a commitment to holistic development, students are equipped to navigate the logistical, ethical, and sociological dimensions of humanitarian work in a globalized world.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health, Humanitarian Studies combines general education requirements with a comprehensive study of health theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral strategies, program development, and community-based support. This curriculum is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical framework necessary to serve effectively in diverse humanitarian 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 Science. 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 Global Health, Humanitarian Studies core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 | None
• HIS101 | History of Global Development | 3 | None
• BIO110 | Foundations of Human Biology | 4 | None
• PHI101 | Foundations of Moral Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC105 | Principles of Sociology | 3 | None
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None
• COM120 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | None
• MIN110 | Servant Leadership Principles | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO220 | Global Epidemiology | 4 | BIO110
• PSY201 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | None
• HUM205 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 3 | HIS101
• PSY210 | Personal Development and Professional Integrity | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS230 | Non-Profit Resource Management | 3 | None
• SOC240 | Community Organizing and Development | 3 | SOC105
• BIO250 | Nutrition in Developing Regions | 4 | BIO110
• ENG250 | Technical Writing for Humanitarianism | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES301 | Research Methods in Social Science | 3 | MAT201
• MGT320 | Humanitarian Logistics and Operations | 3 | BUS230
• PSY330 | Trauma and Resilience in Communities | 3 | PSY201
• HUM310 | Applied Global Ethics | 3 | HUM205
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• EDU350 | Global Health Education Methods | 3 | COM120
• SOC360 | Globalization and its Social Impacts | 3 | SOC105
• BIO370 | Environmental Health and Policy | 4 | BIO220
• SOC320 | Principles of Community Engagement and Development | 3 | CHR210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT405 | Strategic Leadership in NGOs | 3 | MIN110
• SOC410 | Urbanization and Social Vulnerability | 3 | SOC240
• RES420 | Advanced Research and Proposal Writing | 3 | RES301
• EDU430 | Policy Advocacy in Global Settings | 3 | HUM205
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 6 | RES420
• HUM450 | Contemporary Global Challenges | 3 | None
• MGT460 | Ethical Stewardship in Professional Practice | 3 | MGT405

Career Opportunities

• Global Health Program Coordinator
• Humanitarian Relief Logistics Manager
• International Community Development Specialist
• Non-Profit Advocacy Representative
• Global Health Policy Analyst
• NGO Field Operations Director
• Cross-Cultural Service 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.S. in Faith-Based Global Health, Humanitarian Studies
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years