Certificate in Faith Based Case Management

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Analyze foundational case management theories and their application to community-based support services.
• Evaluate ethical dilemmas within the human services field through the application of faith-informed moral reasoning.
• Design comprehensive service plans that prioritize the dignity and holistic well-being of individuals in diverse community contexts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in resource coordination and advocacy strategies for vulnerable populations.
• Apply principles of servant leadership to manage organizational tasks and interpersonal relationships effectively.
• Integrate spiritual formation concepts into professional practice to maintain integrity and personal resilience.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• SOC 101
• Foundations of Human Services
• 2
• None
• COU 205
• Interpersonal Communication in Practice
• 2
• None
• MGT 210
• Nonprofit Organizational Principles
• 2
• None
• THE 220
• Ethics and Stewardship
• 3
• None
• SOC 101 — Foundations of Human Services: This course introduces the history, scope, and professional roles within the field of social and human services. Students examine the diverse environments in which practitioners serve and the foundational values of the profession. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COU 205 — Interpersonal Communication in Practice: This course focuses on developing active listening, interviewing, and empathy skills essential for effective client interaction. Students explore techniques for building professional rapport and facilitating constructive dialogue. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 210 — Nonprofit Organizational Principles: This course examines the operational, financial, and strategic challenges unique to nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on resource management, strategic planning, and the intersection of organizational goals with community needs. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE 220 — Ethics and Stewardship: This course explores the moral frameworks that guide professional conduct and the responsible management of institutional resources. Students critically engage with themes of servant leadership and personal integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COU 301
• Case Management Strategies
• 3
• SOC 101
• SOC 305
• Community Advocacy and Outreach
• 2
• SOC 101
• EDU 315
• Foundations of Servant Leadership
• 1
• THE 220
• CAP 400
• Case Management Capstone Project
• 3
• Completion of all other program courses
• COU 301 — Case Management Strategies: This course details the systematic process of intake, assessment, service planning, and monitoring in case management. Students learn to document progress and coordinate effectively with external stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 305 — Community Advocacy and Outreach: This course focuses on identifying and mobilizing community resources to support vulnerable populations. Students develop strategies for public engagement and collaborative social advocacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU 315 — Foundations of Servant Leadership: This course explores the philosophy and practice of leadership through a lens of service, humility, and mission-focus. Students evaluate their own leadership styles in relation to team collaboration and organizational health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 400 — Case Management Capstone Project: This capstone provides the opportunity to design an integrated service delivery plan that addresses a specific community-based requirement. Students synthesize knowledge from all previous coursework to produce a formal, professional proposal. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate an interest in human services, as evidenced by a personal statement detailing their commitment to community engagement and service. Admission is competitive and requires a formal application process, including submission of official transcripts and a commitment to abide by the institution's community standards. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Certificate in Faith-Based Case Management. Students are required to design and present a comprehensive case management proposal that addresses a specific community need. This project demands that students synthesize their coursework in ethics, organizational leadership, and service delivery into a cohesive final product. The project is worth three credit hours and represents the culmination of academic growth and professional readiness. The project requires students to demonstrate their ability to apply a Christian worldview to real-world challenges, emphasizing servant leadership and responsible stewardship of resources. Students must provide a written analysis that articulates how their proposed solutions reflect ethical integrity and spiritual formation in a professional context. Through this project, students display not only academic competence but also a commitment to the mission-driven approach to community service fostered throughout the curriculum.

• To graduate, students must complete all 18 required credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. This academic requirement ensures that students have maintained a consistent standard of performance across all subject areas. Failure to meet these standards will result in a delay of graduation until deficiencies are rectified through official academic channels.
• Beyond technical achievement, candidates must successfully complete the Capstone Project and fulfill all faith-based formation expectations, which include mandatory participation in community service initiatives and spiritual formation seminars. These experiences are designed to pair academic learning with spiritual maturity and character development. The graduation process serves to affirm the student's readiness to serve with ethical integrity and professional excellence in alignment with the institution's values.
• Career Opportunities
• Community Resource Coordinator
• Nonprofit Case Aide
• Family Support Specialist
• Social Service Intake Worker
• Faith-Based Program Assistant
• Community Outreach Liaison
• Volunteer Services 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.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Case Management
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based case management courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC 101 | Foundations of Human Services | 2 | None
• COU 205 | Interpersonal Communication in Practice | 2 | None
• MGT 210 | Nonprofit Organizational Principles | 2 | None
• THE 220 | Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU 301 | Case Management Strategies | 3 | SOC 101
• SOC 305 | Community Advocacy and Outreach | 2 | SOC 101
• EDU 315 | Foundations of Servant Leadership | 1 | THE 220
• CAP 400 | Case Management Capstone Project | 3 | Completion of all other program courses