Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health, Specialization in Healthcare Development

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Global Health

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Global Health core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health with a specialization in Healthcare Development offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students to address complex health challenges in resource-constrained environments. Through the integration of public health principles, systems theory, and development economics, students explore the systemic factors that influence health outcomes at the community and regional levels. The program emphasizes the application of evidence-based strategies in project management, resource allocation, and sustainable health program design.

Students engage in a curriculum that balances technical health knowledge with the ethical imperatives of servant leadership and responsible stewardship. By examining global health trends through both analytical and compassionate lenses, graduates are equipped to manage health initiatives that respect cultural contexts while maximizing the efficient use of limited resources. The program fosters critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations through informed, high-impact organizational leadership.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health, Specialization in Healthcare Development combines a robust general education curriculum with comprehensive study in faith-based global health theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support.

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 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
• BIO105 | Biological Foundations of Health | 4 | None
• SOC110 | Foundations of Global Social Perspectives | 3 | None
• MAT120 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• PSY102 | Foundations of Psychology | 3 | None
• BIO210 | Epidemiology Basics | 4 | BIO105
• COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS201 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• RES220 | Research Methods in Health | 4 | MAT120
• HIS250 | Global Development History | 3 | None
• MGT210 | Nonprofit Administration | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEG300 | Global Health Policy | 3 | HIS250
• BUS310 | Organizational Ethics | 3 | CHR110
• SOC320 | Community Health Systems | 4 | SOC101
• EDU305 | Instructional Design for Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT410 | Resource Development and Grants | 4 | MGT210
• HEG350 | Infectious Disease Management | 3 | BIO210
• BUS420 | Project Lifecycle Management | 3 | BUS201
• COU310 | Cross-Cultural Engagement | 3 | PSY102
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HEG400 | Maternal and Child Health | 3 | HEG350
• MGT450 | Humanitarian Logistics | 3 | BUS420
• MGT405 | Resource Governance and Sustainability | 3 | CHR110
• SOC440 | Social Justice and Health | 3 | SOC320
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT480 | Leadership in Development | 3 | MGT210
• HEG460 | Nutrition in Development | 3 | BIO105
• BUS490 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 | MGT410
• MIN400 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | BUS310
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP495 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | BUS420, MGT410, RES220
• HEG490 | Global Health Trends Seminar | 3 | HEG300
• BUS495 | Organizational Sustainability | 3 | BUS420
• COM480 | Public Advocacy and Communication | 3 | COM150

Career Opportunities

• Global Health Program Coordinator
• Nonprofit Healthcare Operations Manager
• Community Development Specialist
• Health Project Grants Manager
• International Missions Healthcare Administrator
• Public Health Policy Liaison
• NGO Logistics Officer

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