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

Academic unitHBIU College of Health ScienceTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

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 Facts

Program facts

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
Professional application courses: 15 credit hours
Capstone requirement: 6 credit hours
Academic unit: HBIU College of Health Science
Total credits: 120
Duration: 4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

Analyze the socio-economic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health in global contexts.
Evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions through the application of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Design comprehensive healthcare development projects that align with organizational goals and community needs.
Demonstrate advanced competency in resource management, grant writing, and operational logistics for health-based NGOs.
Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to navigate the complexities of global health policy and cross-cultural engagement.
Integrate principles of servant leadership and biblical stewardship into the administration of healthcare programs.
Communicate complex health data and project findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Course Outline
Semester 1 — Year 1
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
ENG101 — Academic Writing and Research: Students develop essential skills in research, critical analysis, and formal academic writing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BIO105 — Biological Foundations of Health: This course covers the biological mechanisms of human health and environmental factors affecting wellbeing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
SOC110 — Foundations of Global Social Perspectives: This course explores the sociological and philosophical frameworks that shape human interaction and global societal values. Students examine diverse cultural ideologies and their influence on development objectives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MAT120 — Introduction to Statistics: A study of quantitative methods for analyzing health data and research trends. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 2 — Year 1
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
SOC101 — Introduction to Sociology: Explores social structures, culture, and human interaction within modern society. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
PSY102 — Foundations of Psychology: An examination of human behavior, cognition, and emotional health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BIO210 — Epidemiology Basics: Introduction to the patterns and causes of health and disease in populations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COM150 — Interpersonal Communication: Theory and practice of effective communication in diverse organizational settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 3 — Year 2
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
BUS201 — Principles of Management: An overview of organizational behavior, leadership, and operational management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
RES220 — Research Methods in Health: Focuses on designing qualitative and quantitative studies for health program evaluation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HIS250 — Global Development History: A historical survey of international development and modern aid structures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT210 — Nonprofit Administration: Covers the unique legal, financial, and ethical challenges of managing nonprofits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 4 — Year 2
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
HEG300 — Global Health Policy: Analyzes international health systems and the impact of public policy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS310 — Organizational Ethics: Explores moral leadership and ethical decision-making in the workplace. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
SOC320 — Community Health Systems: Assesses local community health infrastructure and social determinants. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
EDU305 — Instructional Design for Health: Training methods for teaching community health and wellness strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 5 — Year 3
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
MGT410 — Resource Development and Grants: Techniques for securing funding and resources for health development projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HEG350 — Infectious Disease Management: Overview of global health challenges related to transmissible diseases. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS420 — Project Lifecycle Management: The cycle of project design, monitoring, evaluation, and scaling. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COU310 — Cross-Cultural Engagement: Developing empathy and competence in working with diverse cultures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 6 — Year 3
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
HEG400 — Maternal and Child Health: Focuses on health interventions for mothers and children in developing regions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT450 — Humanitarian Logistics: Managing the supply chain and delivery of medical relief in emergencies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MGT405 — Resource Governance and Sustainability: This course covers the ethical management and responsible distribution of material, environmental, and financial resources within public and private sectors. Emphasis is placed on long-term sustainability practices and accountability in asset administration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
SOC440 — Social Justice and Health: Discusses structural barriers to health equity and the role of advocacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 7 — Year 4
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
MGT480 — Leadership in Development: Focuses on team building and vision-casting within humanitarian organizations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HEG460 — Nutrition in Development: Addresses food security and health interventions for malnutrition. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS490 — Advanced Financial Management: Financial planning, reporting, and accountability in health development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
MIN400 — Servant Leadership in Practice: Practical application of service-oriented leadership models. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
Semester 8 — Year 4
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
CAP495 — Senior Capstone Project: The final integration of academic research, management skills, and ethical reflection. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
HEG490 — Global Health Trends Seminar: Current analysis of shifting paradigms in international healthcare delivery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
BUS495 — Organizational Sustainability: Maintaining viability and impact in non-profit health programming. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
COM480 — Public Advocacy and Communication: Writing and public speaking strategies for nonprofit influence and visibility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Admissions committees evaluate the applicant's record of academic performance, personal statements regarding professional interest in global health, and letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant's character and commitment to community service. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience of the Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Global Health program, representing a 4-credit intensive study. Students are required to design an original, viable proposal for a health development initiative, identifying a specific community need and proposing a sustainable, evidence-based intervention. This project requires the integration of technical healthcare knowledge, organizational management skills, and a rigorous application of ethical and faith-informed decision-making. Beyond academic technicality, the capstone demands that students demonstrate spiritual and moral maturity by reflecting on their role as stewards of health and advocates for justice. Deliverables include a comprehensive program proposal, a detailed budgetary and operational plan, and a reflective paper that articulates how their project embodies the principles of servant leadership and a Christian worldview. Through this project, students prove their readiness to contribute meaningful, ethically grounded service to their future professional organizations.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

Graduation from the program requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and specialization coursework, including the successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project. Beyond technical coursework, students are expected to complete mandatory spiritual formation requirements, including regular chapel attendance and participation in institutional community service initiatives, to ensure that their academic progress is matched by growth in character and integrity.
Graduation signifies that the student has not only mastered the disciplinary standards of global health development but has also demonstrated the commitment to ethical conduct and vocational excellence required for faith-informed service. Final clearance requires verification of all institutional service hours and a demonstration of professional readiness that aligns with the values of the university and the demands of the nonprofit health sector.
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
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

Career opportunities

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

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