Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. A completed application portfolio must include official transcripts, a statement of purpose outlining professional goals in educational policy, two letters of professional or academic recommendation, and a current curriculum vitae or professional resume. Career Opportunities Educational Policy Analyst Institutional Advancement Director Non-Profit Program Coordinator Educational Consultant Human Development Coordinator Curriculum Design Specialist School District Administrator 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 | M.A. in Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study Advanced Faith-Based Education Policy Specialization in Human Development Learning core | 27 credit hours Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours Graduate capstone requirement | 9 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites EDU501 | Foundations of Educational Policy | 4 | None PSY510 | Cognitive Development in Education | 4 | None RES505 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 4 | None EDU520 | Organizational Leadership and Ethics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites EDU540 | Advanced Policy Analysis | 4 | EDU501 PSY550 | Social and Emotional Development | 4 | PSY510 EDU565 | Fiscal Management in Education | 4 | None SOC530 | Community Engagement and Diversity | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites EDU610 | Program Development and Evaluation | 4 | RES505 PSY620 | Developmental Psychopathology in Schools | 4 | PSY550 EDU630 | Global Perspectives in Education | 4 | None EDU680 | Advanced Seminar in Educational Law | 3 | EDU501 Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CAP690 | Capstone: Policy Implementation Project | 4 | RES505, EDU610 EDU695 | Advanced Leadership Practicum | 4 | EDU520 PSY650 | Human Development Capstone Seminar | 4 | PSY620 EDU699 | Professional Ethics and Advocacy | 3 | EDU520