Bachelor’s in Public Leadership Minor Christian Leadership in Public Life

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Public Leadership

Total program length

135 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Public leadership core

78 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor’s in Public Leadership with a Minor in Christian Leadership in Public Life prepares students to navigate the complexities of public service through a rigorous lens of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning. Students engage with foundational principles of public administration, social justice, and policy formation, learning to lead community initiatives as an expression of spiritual formation and Christian worldview. By emphasizing the integration of faith and public service, the program equips graduates with practical skills in advocacy and strategic planning, fostering a commitment to servant leadership as the primary model for influencing societal institutions. This interdisciplinary curriculum ensures that graduates are not only competent public administrators but also principled agents of change dedicated to advancing the common good through a life of faithful witness.

The Bachelor in Public Leadership with a minor in Christian Leadership in Public Life combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in public leadership 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 Arts. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 135
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Public leadership core | 78 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 | None
• COM101 | Public Speaking | 3 | None
• ECON 101 | Microeconomics | 3 | None
• ECON 101 | Microeconomics | 3 | None
• ENGL 101 | College Composition I | 3 | None
• ENGL 101 | College Composition I | 3 | None
• PADM 101 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• POLS 101 | American Government | 3 | None
• POLS 101 | American Government | 3 | None
• PUBL 101 | Introduction to Public Leadership | 3 | Foundations
• SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• ECON 102 | Macroeconomics | 3 | None
• ECON 102 | Macroeconomics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENGL 102 | College Composition II | 3 | None
• CLM 107 | Foundations of Cultural Management | 3 | None
• CHL 110 | Foundations of Christian Leadership | 3 | None
• MATH 110 | College Algebra | 3 | None
• MATH 110 | College Algebra | 3 | None
• ACCT 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 | None
• ACCT 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• STAT 201 | Statistics for Public Affairs | 3 | None
• STAT 201 | Statistics for Public Leadership | 3 | None
• BIB 210 | Biblical Interpretation for Public Leaders | 3 | None
• COM 210 | Organizational Communication and Team Leadership | 3 | None
• HIST 210 | U.S. History I | 3 | None
• PADM 210 | Public Policy Process | 3 | None
• POLS 210 | State & Local Government | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• POLS 210 | State & Local Government | 3 | None
• PUBL 210 | Leadership Theory & Practice | 3 | None
• PADM 220 | Public Management | 3 | None
• PUBL 220 | Ethics in Public Leadership | 3 | None
• THEO 220 | Christian Ethics | 3 | None
• PADM 230 | Public Budgeting & Finance | 3 | None
• PUBL 230 | Public Policy Process | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CPUB 310 | Christian Leadership in Public Life | 3 | None
• ETH 310 | Public Ethics & Moral Leadership (Christian Perspective) | 3 | None
• IT 310 | Information Systems for Public Leaders | 3 | None
• PUBL 310 | Organizational Behavior in Public Institutions | 3 | None
• PUBL 320 | Public Sector Management | 3 | None
• PUBL 330 | Public Budgeting & Finance | 3 | None
• PUBL 340 | Human Resource Management in Public Organizations | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUBL 360 | Strategic Leadership & Change Management | 3 | None
• PUBL 370 | Policy Analysis & Decision-Making | 3 | None
• PUBL 380 | Community Leadership & Civic Engagement | 3 | None
• CPUB 410 | Faith, Justice, & Public Policy | 3 | None
• PUBL 410 | Nonprofit & Faith-Based Organization Leadership | 3 | None
• PUBL 420 | Intergovernmental Relations | 3 | None
• PUBL 430 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Public Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PUBL 440 | Leadership in Public Crisis & Emergency Management | 3 | None
• PUBL 450 | Research Methods in Public Leadership | 3 | None
• PUBL 460 | Advocacy, Governance, & Public Accountability | 3 | None
• PUBL 490 | Senior Capstone in Public Leadership | 3 | None
• PUBL 601 | Foundations of Public Leadership | 3 | Foundation Courses SPCh 500, GEN 502, GRAD 501 and MADC 500
• PUBL 620 | Public Policy Analysis and Strategic Decision Making | 3 | Foundation Courses SPCh 500, GEN 502, GRAD 501 and MADC 500
• GOV 622 | Principles of Governance and Public Administration | 3 | Foundation Courses SPCh 500, GEN 502, GRAD 501 and MADC 500

Career Opportunities

• Public Policy Analyst
• Community Development Director
• Nonprofit Organization Manager
• Government Relations Specialist
• Faith-Based Program Coordinator
• Public Affairs Consultant
• Leadership Development Trainer

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.A. in Public Leadership
• Total program length | 135 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years