Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Emergency Management, Specialization in Emergency Management

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Emergency Management

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Emergency Management core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Emergency Management with a specialization in Emergency Management provides a comprehensive academic foundation in the principles of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Students examine the intersection of organizational leadership, ethical decision-making, and community resilience through both a theoretical and practical lens. By grounding professional emergency management strategies in the values of servant leadership and stewardship, this program equips graduates to serve as effective administrators in humanitarian, governmental, and private sector roles.

The curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, administrative proficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration required to address complex societal challenges. Students explore best practices in resource allocation, risk assessment, and crisis communication while maintaining a commitment to ethical integrity and social responsibility. This program serves as a bridge between technical disaster management proficiency and the broader mission of sustaining healthy, resilient communities.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Emergency Management combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in emergency management theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support within a faith-based context.

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.

Career Opportunities

• Emergency Management Coordinator for Faith-Based Nonprofits
• Disaster Relief Program Administrator
• Community Resilience and Preparedness Planner
• Nonprofit Resource Development Specialist
• Public Safety Operations Liaison
• Humanitarian Aid Logistics Coordinator
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Disaster Planning Consultant

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 Faith-Based Emergency Management
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years