Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Prospective students must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA. Additionally, submission of a personal statement discussing their interest in international development and policy is required. Career Opportunities International Development Consultant Policy Analyst Non-Profit Program Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Affairs Officer Sustainability Consultant Community Development Specialist 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. 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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. 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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 International Development, Policy Total program length | 132 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Faith-Based International Development and policy core | 75 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IFS 101 | World Religions | 3 | None BIB 110 | Biblical Foundations for Justice | 3 | None ECO 201 | Microeconomics | 3 | None IDP 201 | Introduction to International Development | 3 | None ECO 202 | Macroeconomics | 3 | None IDP 210 | Development Economics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IFS 210 | Comparative Theology | 3 | None STA 210 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None IDP 220 | Global Governance & Policy | 3 | None IFS 220 | Religion & Culture | 3 | None COM 230 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | None IDP 230 | Poverty, Inequality & Social Policy | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IDP 240 | Program Design & Logic Models | 3 | None IDP 250 | Monitoring & Evaluation | 3 | None SOC 260 | Social Problems | 3 | None IDP 310 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | None IFS 310 | Interfaith Dialogue & Practice | 3 | None LAW 310 | Human Rights Law | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IDP 320 | Public Finance for Development | 3 | None PHI 320 | Social Justice Philosophy | 3 | None IDP 330 | Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 3 | None BUS 340 | Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits | 3 | IDP 357 IDP 340 | Humanitarian Response Systems | 3 | None HIS 350 | History of Global Mission and Social Action | 3 | IFS 101 Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IDP 351 | Education Policy in Developing Contexts | 3 | None IDP 352 | Global Health & Development | 3 | None IDP 353 | Gender & Development | 3 | None IDP 354 | Migration & Refugee Policy | 3 | None IDP 355 | Food Security Policy | 3 | None IDP 356 | Climate & Development | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IDP 357 | NGO Management | 3 | None IDP 358 | Conflict & Development | 3 | None IDP 359 | Urbanization & Development | 3 | None IDP 360 | Development Ethics | 3 | None COM 410 | Cross-Cultural Advocacy Communication | 3 | COM 230 IDP 410 | Applied Research Methods for Policy | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IFS 410 | Religion, Conflict & Peacebuilding | 3 | None IDP 420 | Technology and Innovation in Development | 3 | IDP 330 POL 420 | Advocacy and Grassroots Mobilization | 3 | IDP 220 IDP 430 | Disaster Resilience and Recovery | 3 | IDP 340 SOC 440 | Demographic Analysis and Policy Planning | 3 | STA 210 IDS 450 | Grant Writing and Resource Development | 3 | IDP 240 Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IDP 498 | Senior Thesis: Advanced Policy Research | 3 | IDP 410 IDP 499 | Capstone: Development Policy Project | 3 | None