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Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies

Academic unitHBIU College of International StudiesTotal credits134Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies

Total program length

134 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-based human rights, peace, and conflict studies core

77 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, and Conflict Studies with a Minor in Biblical Studies provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding human rights, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding through the lens of a Christian worldview. Students engage in interdisciplinary studies that examine social justice, ethical reasoning, and the theology of reconciliation, fostering a commitment to servant leadership as they address global challenges. By integrating rigorous academic inquiry with spiritual formation, the curriculum equips learners to apply biblical stewardship to advocacy, policy-making, and community development. Grounded in the truth of Scripture, this program empowers graduates to act as agents of hope, defending the dignity of the marginalized and contributing to the creation of a more just and peaceful world in alignment with God's restorative purposes.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in subject theory, behavioral science, human development, and ethics. The curriculum is designed to equip students with specialized knowledge in research methodologies, crisis awareness, service referral systems, program development, and the implementation of effective community-based support strategies rooted in a faith-based 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 Science. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
B.S. in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies
Total program length
134 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 International Studies
Total credits
134
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze historical and contemporary human rights issues using critical frameworks.
  • Evaluate conflict resolution strategies and their effectiveness in various contexts.
  • Demonstrate ethical leadership skills influenced by biblical teachings.
  • Develop practical advocacy skills for promoting social justice.
  • Engage in interfaith dialogues to foster understanding and cooperation.
  • Conduct research and present findings on peacebuilding initiatives.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios in human rights and conflict studies.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BIB 101
  • Old Testament Survey
  • 3
  • None
  • BIB 102
  • New Testament Survey
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC 150
  • Sociology of Faith and Society
  • 3
  • None
  • ECO 201
  • Microeconomics
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 201
  • Introduction to Human Rights
  • 3
  • None
  • BIB 210
  • Biblical Ethics & Justice
  • 3
  • None
  • BIB 101 — Old Testament Survey: Old Testament SurveyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • BIB 102 — New Testament Survey: New Testament SurveyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • SOC 150 — Sociology of Faith and Society: This course explores the intersection between sociological theory and religious practice within diverse community contexts. Students examine how faith impacts social structures and human interaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • ECO 201 — Microeconomics: MicroeconomicsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 201 — Introduction to Human Rights: Introduction to Human RightsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • BIB 210 — Biblical Ethics & Justice: Biblical Ethics & JusticeThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • HRP 210
  • Peace Studies Foundations
  • 3
  • None
  • POL 210
  • Comparative Politics
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 220
  • Conflict Analysis
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 230
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 240
  • Transitional Justice
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 250
  • Mediation & Negotiation
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 210 — Peace Studies Foundations: Peace Studies FoundationsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • POL 210 — Comparative Politics: Comparative PoliticsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 220 — Conflict Analysis: Conflict AnalysisThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 230 — International Humanitarian Law: International Humanitarian LawThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 240 — Transitional Justice: Transitional JusticeThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 250 — Mediation & Negotiation: Mediation & NegotiationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM 260
  • Intercultural Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC 260
  • Social Problems
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 280
  • Humanitarian Disaster Response
  • 3
  • HRP 201
  • BIB 310
  • Prophets, Mercy & Social Responsibility
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 310
  • Comparative Conflict Resolution
  • 3
  • None
  • LAW 310
  • International Human Rights Law
  • 3
  • None
  • COM 260 — Intercultural Communication: Intercultural CommunicationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • SOC 260 — Social Problems: Social ProblemsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 280 — Humanitarian Disaster Response: This course provides an overview of logistics and strategies used during global humanitarian emergencies. It focuses on effective delivery systems and ethical aid management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BIB 310 — Prophets, Mercy & Social Responsibility: Prophets, Mercy & Social ResponsibilityThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 310 — Comparative Conflict Resolution: Comparative Conflict ResolutionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • LAW 310 — International Human Rights Law: International Human Rights LawThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • PSY 310
  • Social Psychology
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 320
  • Genocide & Mass Atrocity Prevention
  • 3
  • None
  • POL 320
  • Global Governance and Institutions
  • 3
  • POL 210
  • HRP 330
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Campaigns
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 340
  • Religion, Violence & Peacebuilding
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 351
  • Refugee & Asylum Law (Policy)
  • 3
  • None
  • PSY 310 — Social Psychology: Social PsychologyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 320 — Genocide & Mass Atrocity Prevention: Genocide & Mass Atrocity PreventionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • POL 320 — Global Governance and Institutions: Students study the role of international organizations like the United Nations in global affairs. The curriculum evaluates institutional efficacy in maintaining world stability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 330 — Human Rights Advocacy & Campaigns: Human Rights Advocacy & CampaignsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 340 — Religion, Violence & Peacebuilding: Religion, Violence & PeacebuildingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 351 — Refugee & Asylum Law (Policy): Refugee & Asylum Law (Policy)This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 5 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • HRP 352
  • Child Protection & Rights
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 353
  • Gender, Violence & Protection
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 354
  • Human Rights in Africa
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 355
  • Human Rights in the Middle East
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 356
  • Peacekeeping & International Intervention
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 357
  • Community-Based Peacebuilding
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 352 — Child Protection & Rights: Child Protection & RightsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 353 — Gender, Violence & Protection: Gender, Violence & ProtectionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 354 — Human Rights in Africa: Human Rights in AfricaThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 355 — Human Rights in the Middle East: Human Rights in the Middle EastThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 356 — Peacekeeping & International Intervention: Peacekeeping & International InterventionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 357 — Community-Based Peacebuilding: Community-Based PeacebuildingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 6 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • HRP 358
  • Nonviolent Movements
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 359
  • Ethics of War & Peace
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 360
  • Climate Conflict & Security
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 380
  • Sustainable Community Development
  • 3
  • ECO 201
  • BIB 410
  • Applied Biblical Theology for Peacebuilding
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 410
  • Research Methods in Peace & Conflict
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 358 — Nonviolent Movements: Nonviolent MovementsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 359 — Ethics of War & Peace: Ethics of War & PeaceThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 360 — Climate Conflict & Security: Climate Conflict & SecurityThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 380 — Sustainable Community Development: This course focuses on long-term development strategies that promote economic and social flourishing in marginalized populations. It emphasizes local empowerment and resource stewardship. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BIB 410 — Applied Biblical Theology for Peacebuilding: Applied Biblical Theology for PeacebuildingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HRP 410 — Research Methods in Peace & Conflict: Research Methods in Peace & ConflictThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 7 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • PSY 420
  • Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling
  • 3
  • PSY 310
  • HRP 440
  • Grant Writing and Resource Mobilization
  • 3
  • HRP 330
  • BIB 450
  • Theology of Reconciliation
  • 3
  • BIB 410
  • LAW 450
  • Advanced Human Rights Policy
  • 3
  • LAW 310
  • HRP 460
  • International Human Rights Fieldwork
  • 3
  • HRP 410
  • HRP 470
  • Digital Technology and Peacebuilding
  • 3
  • COM 260
  • PSY 420 — Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling: This course explores psychological interventions for survivors of violence, conflict, and displacement. Students learn principles of compassionate care and professional boundaries. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 440 — Grant Writing and Resource Mobilization: Students develop technical skills for securing financial support through grant proposals and donor engagement. The course covers strategic planning and organizational sustainability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BIB 450 — Theology of Reconciliation: This course examines biblical paradigms for forgiveness and social reconciliation in post-conflict societies. It connects theological concepts to practical peacebuilding methodologies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • LAW 450 — Advanced Human Rights Policy: This course dives into contemporary legislative debates concerning international human rights and state obligations. Students analyze current legal trends and policy impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 460 — International Human Rights Fieldwork: This course involves supervised field observation or simulated case studies in active conflict or development zones. It bridges the gap between academic research and practical application. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 470 — Digital Technology and Peacebuilding: This course evaluates how modern communication technology and digital platforms influence global human rights and mobilization. It addresses cybersecurity and ethical digital outreach. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 8 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • HRP 480
  • Leadership in Cross-Cultural Environments
  • 3
  • COM 260
  • HRP 498
  • Senior Honors Thesis
  • 5
  • HRP 410
  • HRP 499
  • Capstone: Peacebuilding Project
  • 3
  • None
  • HRP 480 — Leadership in Cross-Cultural Environments: Students study leadership models that are effective within multi-ethnic and international religious frameworks. The focus is on servant-leadership and team collaboration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 498 — Senior Honors Thesis: Students complete an original research paper or project investigating a critical issue in human rights or peace studies. This terminal project requires rigorous academic inquiry and presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HRP 499 — Capstone: Peacebuilding Project: Capstone: Peacebuilding ProjectThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Additionally, applicants should submit a personal statement outlining their interest in human rights and peace studies. Senior Capstone Project In their final semester, students must complete a comprehensive Capstone Project that demonstrates the integration of their faith-based human rights training with their call to servant leadership. This project requires students to design and implement a research-based peacebuilding initiative or advocacy strategy that addresses a specific systemic injustice, reflecting both critical thinking and an active commitment to biblical stewardship. Through this work, students articulate how their Christian worldview informs their professional ethical reasoning, providing a final synthesis of their theoretical knowledge and practical capacity to serve humanity as Christ-centered practitioners.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, and Conflict Studies, students must fulfill all university-wide General Education requirements totaling 36 credit hours. In addition, candidates must successfully complete the full program curriculum, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Degrees are conferred upon students who demonstrate not only academic proficiency in human rights theory and conflict transformation but also a commitment to the university’s mission of ethical integrity and spiritual formation, confirming their readiness to engage the world with the wisdom and compassion inherent in the Christian faith.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Diplomatic Service Officer
  • Nonprofit Program Manager
  • International Relations 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 Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies
  • Total program length | 134 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years
  • General education | 36 credit hours
  • Faith-based human rights, peace, and conflict studies core | 77 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BIB 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 | None
  • BIB 102 | New Testament Survey | 3 | None
  • SOC 150 | Sociology of Faith and Society | 3 | None
  • ECO 201 | Microeconomics | 3 | None
  • HRP 201 | Introduction to Human Rights | 3 | None
  • BIB 210 | Biblical Ethics & Justice | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • HRP 210 | Peace Studies Foundations | 3 | None
  • POL 210 | Comparative Politics | 3 | None
  • HRP 220 | Conflict Analysis | 3 | None
  • HRP 230 | International Humanitarian Law | 3 | None
  • HRP 240 | Transitional Justice | 3 | None
  • HRP 250 | Mediation & Negotiation | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM 260 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | None
  • SOC 260 | Social Problems | 3 | None
  • HRP 280 | Humanitarian Disaster Response | 3 | HRP 201
  • BIB 310 | Prophets, Mercy & Social Responsibility | 3 | None
  • HRP 310 | Comparative Conflict Resolution | 3 | None
  • LAW 310 | International Human Rights Law | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • PSY 310 | Social Psychology | 3 | None
  • HRP 320 | Genocide & Mass Atrocity Prevention | 3 | None
  • POL 320 | Global Governance and Institutions | 3 | POL 210
  • HRP 330 | Human Rights Advocacy & Campaigns | 3 | None
  • HRP 340 | Religion, Violence & Peacebuilding | 3 | None
  • HRP 351 | Refugee & Asylum Law (Policy) | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • HRP 352 | Child Protection & Rights | 3 | None
  • HRP 353 | Gender, Violence & Protection | 3 | None
  • HRP 354 | Human Rights in Africa | 3 | None
  • HRP 355 | Human Rights in the Middle East | 3 | None
  • HRP 356 | Peacekeeping & International Intervention | 3 | None
  • HRP 357 | Community-Based Peacebuilding | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • HRP 358 | Nonviolent Movements | 3 | None
  • HRP 359 | Ethics of War & Peace | 3 | None
  • HRP 360 | Climate Conflict & Security | 3 | None
  • HRP 380 | Sustainable Community Development | 3 | ECO 201
  • BIB 410 | Applied Biblical Theology for Peacebuilding | 3 | None
  • HRP 410 | Research Methods in Peace & Conflict | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • PSY 420 | Trauma-Informed Care and Counseling | 3 | PSY 310
  • HRP 440 | Grant Writing and Resource Mobilization | 3 | HRP 330
  • BIB 450 | Theology of Reconciliation | 3 | BIB 410
  • LAW 450 | Advanced Human Rights Policy | 3 | LAW 310
  • HRP 460 | International Human Rights Fieldwork | 3 | HRP 410
  • HRP 470 | Digital Technology and Peacebuilding | 3 | COM 260
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • HRP 480 | Leadership in Cross-Cultural Environments | 3 | COM 260
  • HRP 498 | Senior Honors Thesis | 5 | HRP 410
  • HRP 499 | Capstone: Peacebuilding Project | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Diplomatic Service Officer
  • Nonprofit Program Manager
  • International Relations 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.S. in Faith-Based Human Rights, Peace, Conflict Studies
  • Total program length | 134 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years