Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Healthcare Policy and Bioethics is a multidisciplinary degree program designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation in the complexities of contemporary healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and ethical inquiry. The curriculum synthesizes public policy analysis, moral philosophy, and organizational leadership to prepare students for roles that bridge the gap between complex health environments and the compassionate, ethical stewardship required by nonprofit and faith-based missions. Students will engage with diverse perspectives on justice, human dignity, and systemic resource allocation within the healthcare sector. By exploring the intersection of policy development and bioethical decision-making, the program equips graduates to act as articulate, ethical advocates for vulnerable populations. The academic structure emphasizes critical analysis, research methodology, and community engagement to ensure students can navigate the multifaceted challenges facing modern healthcare providers and policy stakeholders.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in policy theory, bioethical frameworks, human development, research methodology, crisis awareness, healthcare referral systems, program development, and community-based support strategies.

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 Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Inquiry | 3 | None
• BIO101 | Introduction to Biology | 4 | None
• THE101 | Theological Foundations | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Sociology of Community Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None
• PSY102 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | None
• COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• HIS210 | History of Public Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CHR205 | Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | THE101
• HPM200 | Introduction to Healthcare Policy | 3 | None
• BIO250 | Fundamentals of Bioethics | 4 | BIO101
• BUS220 | Nonprofit Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HPM250 | Financial Stewardship in Healthcare | 3 | BUS220
• SOC305 | Social Justice and Vulnerable Populations | 3 | SOC101
• COU310 | Counseling and Pastoral Care Principles | 3 | PSY102
• RES300 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO410 | Advanced Bioethics | 4 | BIO250
• HPM350 | Global Health Policy | 3 | HPM200
• MGT320 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | BUS220
• HUM401 | Humanities and Moral Philosophy | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HPM420 | Policy Advocacy and Legislation | 3 | HPM200
• CHR405 | Faith and Cultural Engagement | 3 | CHR205
• EDU350 | Community Health Education | 3 | None
• BUS450 | Organizational Compliance | 3 | BUS220
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HPM450 | Special Topics in Policy | 3 | HPM420
• BIO480 | Ethics in Palliative and End-of-Life Care | 3 | BIO410
• MGT460 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofits | 3 | MGT320
• RES490 | Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 | RES300
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES490
• CHR495 | Integration Seminar: Vocation and Faith | 3 | CHR405
• SOC450 | Sociology of Religion and Health | 3 | SOC101
• BUS490 | Current Issues in Organizational Ethics | 3 | BUS450

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Nonprofit Program Coordinator
• Bioethics Committee Liaison
• Patient Advocacy Representative
• Health Policy Research Associate
• Faith-Based Community Health Outreach Manager
• Healthcare Administration Assistant
• Nonprofit Development Officer for Health Services

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 Ministry of Healthcare Policy, Bioethics
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years