Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5. A personal statement detailing their interest in social work and faith-based practices, along with two letters of recommendation, is also required. Career Opportunities Faith-based social worker Community outreach coordinator Clinical social worker in religious organizations Director of social services in faith communities Pastoral counselor Social justice advocate Program manager for faith-related initiatives 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.S. in Faith-Based Social Work Administration Total program length | 60 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Faith-Based Social Work Administration core | 3 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites MSW 501 | Social Work Practice I: Individuals | 3 | None MSW 502 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 | None MSW 503 | Social Welfare Policy & Services | 3 | None MSW 504 | Research Methods for Social Work | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites FSS 510 | Faith-Based Social Services Systems (Minor) | 3 | None MSW 511 | Practice II: Families & Groups | 3 | None MSW 512 | Diversity, Equity, & Social Justice | 3 | None MSW 513 | Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis for Social Work | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites FSS 520 | Ministry Practice in Community Settings (Minor) | 3 | None MSW 521 | Practice III: Communities & Organizations | 3 | None MSW 522 | Program Evaluation & Outcomes | 3 | None MSW 523 | Field Practicum I | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites FSS 530 | Pastoral Collaboration & Referral Networks (Minor) | 3 | None MSW 531 | Integrated Practice: Trauma & Crisis | 3 | None MSW 532 | Ethics & Law in Social Work Practice | 3 | None MSW 533 | Field Practicum II | 3 | Field Practicum I or equivalent experience Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites FSS 540 | Faith-Based Grant Writing & Program Development (Minor) | 3 | None MSW 541 | Advanced Clinical Practice Seminar | 3 | None MSW 542 | Leadership & Administration in Human Services | 3 | None MSW 543 | Capstone: Applied Social Work Portfolio | 3 | Completion of core MSW coursework