Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Rehabilitation Services, Specialization in Addictions and Interfaith Chaplaincy Studies

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions)

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Addiction Counseling

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze the bio-psychosocial factors influencing addiction and recovery pathways.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to navigate complex scenarios in rehabilitation settings.
• Evaluate the role of interfaith chaplaincy in supporting spiritual well-being within secular and faith-based organizations.
• Demonstrate servant leadership skills in the coordination of community-based support services.
• Integrate principles of stewardship and ethical advocacy to address the systemic needs of vulnerable populations.
• Develop professional communication strategies for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Interpret cultural and spiritual diversity as a means to foster inclusive environments in recovery contexts.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. Admissions procedures require the submission of official transcripts and a personal statement outlining the student's motivation for pursuing studies in rehabilitation and chaplaincy. Prospective students should demonstrate basic proficiency in critical reading and writing, as well as a readiness to engage with the values of the institution’s mission, including community service and ethical development. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the degree, requiring students to synthesize their learning in rehabilitation services and interfaith chaplaincy. Students are tasked with designing and implementing a comprehensive, community-focused initiative or research project that addresses a specific need within a recovery-oriented or chaplaincy context. This project requires rigorous evidence-based planning and a reflection on how professional practice intersects with the student’s developing worldview. The project demonstrates academic competence through the application of advanced disciplinary knowledge, while simultaneously reflecting the student's growth in faith-informed character. Deliverables include a written thesis, a project portfolio, and a final presentation that articulates the student’s commitment to stewardship, servant leadership, and ethical integrity. This integrative experience ensures that graduates leave with a tangible demonstration of their ability to serve with compassion and professional rigor.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. In addition to core coursework, students must fulfill a residency requirement that includes engagement in documented community service and ongoing spiritual formation activities. The Senior Capstone Project must be completed with a passing grade, signifying the student's mastery of the program’s core objectives.
• Beyond academic attainment, the institution expects graduates to demonstrate a maturity of character commensurate with the program's faith-informed mission. This includes active participation in campus communal life, evidence of ethical conduct, and a readiness for professional service. The degree represents not only a set of technical skills but also a commitment to lifelong stewardship, empathy, and service to the greater community.
• Career Opportunities
• Community Recovery Coordinator
• Faith-Based Social Services Specialist
• Chaplaincy Intern in Clinical Settings
• Substance Use Prevention Educator
• Non-Profit Program Administrator
• Advocacy Specialist for Recovery Housing
• 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.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based BS in Rehabilitation Services (Addictions)
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Rehabilitation services core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• PSY101 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 | None
• CHR101 | Spiritual Formation and Ethics | 3 | None
• SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Critical Inquiry and Research | 3 | ENG101
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 4 | None
• MIN101 | Introduction to Ministry and Care | 3 | None
• BIO105 | Human Biology and Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU201 | Theories of Human Development | 3 | PSY101
• CHR205 | Foundations of Chaplaincy | 4 | MIN101
• SOC210 | Social Problems and Issues | 3 | SOC101
• COM202 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU220 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 3 | PSY101
• MIN250 | Interfaith Engagement | 3 | CHR205
• BUS205 | Organizational Stewardship | 4 | None
• HIS201 | History of Social Service Movements | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU310 | Ethics in Rehabilitation | 3 | COU220
• CHR310 | Spiritual Care in Crisis | 3 | CHR205
• SOC320 | Community Organizing and Advocacy | 4 | SOC210
• RES301 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | MAT201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU330 | Family Systems and Addiction | 3 | COU220
• MIN330 | Spiritual Formation for Leaders | 3 | CHR101
• EDU305 | Education and Prevention Strategies | 3 | None
• HUM310 | Ethics and Values in Global Context | 4 | CHR101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU410 | Group Dynamics in Recovery | 3 | COU310
• CHR420 | Advanced Chaplaincy Seminar | 3 | CHR310
• MGT401 | Non-Profit Leadership | 4 | BUS205
• SOC405 | Social Justice and Stewardship | 3 | SOC320
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES301
• COU450 | Professional Development in Rehabilitation | 3 | COU310
• CHR495 | Integrative Seminar in Faith and Service | 3 | MIN330
• ELECT101 | General Elective | 3 | None