Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Nutrition, Public Health, Wellness

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Nutrition, Public Health, Wellness

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Nutrition, Public Health, Wellness core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Nutrition, Public Health, and Wellness offers a comprehensive academic framework designed to prepare students for leadership roles in community health. The curriculum bridges the gap between physiological health sciences and the holistic care of individuals and communities, emphasizing stewardship of the body and the cultivation of healthy populations. Students engage with foundational sciences alongside public health strategies, examining how wellness initiatives can be effectively implemented in diverse socioeconomic and cultural landscapes.

The program uniquely integrates principles of servant leadership and ethical responsibility into the practice of public health. By combining rigorous academic research with a commitment to human flourishing, students develop a professional identity defined by integrity and compassion. Graduates are prepared to address complex wellness challenges through evidence-based practices that honor the intrinsic dignity of all individuals and promote sustainable, healthy communities.

This program combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in faith-based nutrition, public health, and wellness theory. The curriculum integrates behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, and research methodology with practical focus areas such as crisis awareness, formal referral processes, 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 Nutrition, Public Health, Wellness core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

ELECTIVE401

• Professional Development
• 3
• Senior standing
• PUB400 — Program Design and Evaluation: Advanced study in developing health programs. Focuses on outcomes-based evaluation and community capacity buildingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• NUT410 — Nutrition Research Seminar: Advanced analysis of current literature in nutritional science. Focuses on synthesizing research for practiceThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• SOC420 — Ethics in Public Health: In-depth study of ethical decision-making in health crises. Integrates faith-informed perspectives on equity and justiceThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

ELECTIVE401 | Professional Development | 3 | Senior standing

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior standing, PUB400
• PUB450 | Contemporary Issues in Public Health | 3 | Senior standing
• NUT450 | Clinical Nutrition Perspectives | 3 | NUT340
• PROF499 | Professional Identity and Career Development | 3 | Senior standing, CHR105

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO101 | Human Biology and Health | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• PHI105 | Foundations of Professional Ethics | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• NUT102 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 4 | BIO101
• SOC120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 | None
• COM210 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUB201 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 | BIO101
• NUT215 | Community Nutrition | 3 | NUT102
• BUS250 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• SOC200 | Sociology of Community Engagement | 3 | CHR105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUB220 | Epidemiology and Health | 4 | PUB201, MAT110
• NUT230 | Global Food Systems | 3 | NUT102
• PSY250 | Health Psychology | 3 | PSY101
• RES200 | Research Methods in Health | 3 | MAT110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUB305 | Health Policy and Advocacy | 3 | PUB220
• NUT310 | Nutrition Through the Lifecycle | 3 | NUT215
• SOC330 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 | SOC120
• MIN300 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | CHR105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUB350 | Environmental Health | 4 | PUB201
• NUT340 | Chronic Disease Management | 3 | NUT310
• BUS320 | Non-Profit Management | 3 | BUS250
• EDU310 | Health Education Strategies | 3 | COM210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUB400 | Program Design and Evaluation | 4 | RES200, PUB305
• NUT410 | Nutrition Research Seminar | 3 | RES200, NUT340
• SOC420 | Ethics in Public Health | 3 | CHR105, PUB305

Career Opportunities

• Community Health Outreach Coordinator
• Public Health Program Associate
• Corporate Wellness Consultant
• Nutrition Education Specialist
• Non-Profit Health Advocacy Manager
• Healthcare Policy Research Assistant
• Health and Wellness Program Coordinator

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 Nutrition, Public Health, Wellness
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years