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Certificate in Faith Based Program Evaluation

Academic unitHBIU Training InstituteTotal credits18Estimated duration1 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Credential abbreviation

Certificate in Faith Based Program Evaluation

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Foundational faith based program evaluation courses

12 credit hours

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Final applied project

3 credit hours

The Certificate in Faith Based Program Evaluation offers a comprehensive exploration of methodologies used to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of organizational programs. Designed for leaders in community-focused organizations, this program integrates rigorous academic research standards with the practical demands of non-profit management and stewardship. Students engage in the study of quantitative and qualitative data collection, logic modeling, and performance metrics within a framework that emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of institutional leadership.

Over the course of one year, participants cultivate the analytical skills necessary to inform evidence-based decision-making. By applying systematic evaluation techniques, students learn to articulate program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement. The curriculum ensures that graduates possess the foundational knowledge to foster accountability and excellence in organizations committed to public service and community well-being.

The certificate provides introductory academic and applied preparation for faith based program evaluation-support, community-care, outreach, referral, and service-related roles. It does not constitute professional licensure or independent authorization to provide regulated clinical services.

Program Facts

Program facts

Total program length
18 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Six to nine months
General education
Not required
Professional application courses
3 credit hours
Academic unit
HBIU Training Institute
Total credits
18
Duration
1 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze the effectiveness of community programs using established research methodologies.
  • Develop comprehensive program logic models that align institutional activities with desired outcomes.
  • Evaluate organizational data to determine the efficacy of service delivery models.
  • Communicate evaluation findings effectively to stakeholders and diverse community partners.
  • Integrate ethical decision-making principles into the design of organizational assessment strategies.
  • Apply professional stewardship principles to optimize the use of organizational resources.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • RES101
  • Foundations of Research Methods
  • 2
  • None
  • MGT210
  • Organizational Stewardship
  • 2
  • None
  • SOC205
  • Community Impact Dynamics
  • 2
  • None
  • BUS115
  • Introduction to Data Analysis
  • 3
  • None
  • RES101 — Foundations of Research Methods: This course introduces the essential principles of academic research, focusing on the research process and the validity of data collection. It provides a foundational understanding of how to frame inquiries within an organizational setting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT210 — Organizational Stewardship: Students explore the ethical management of organizational assets and the responsibility to maintain transparency. The course covers governance structures and the importance of accountability in non-profit settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC205 — Community Impact Dynamics: This course examines the socio-economic factors that influence community program success and the role of stakeholders in service delivery. Students analyze community needs assessment techniques in a practical context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS115 — Introduction to Data Analysis: This course covers the basic tools and methods for analyzing quantitative information to inform decision-making processes. Students learn to interpret statistical data and translate it into actionable insights for management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • RES302
  • Advanced Program Evaluation
  • 3
  • RES101
  • COM320
  • Strategic Communication for Non-profits
  • 2
  • None
  • MGT405
  • Ethics and Leadership in Service
  • 2
  • MGT210
  • CAP490
  • Capstone Project in Evaluation
  • 2
  • RES302, MGT405
  • RES302 — Advanced Program Evaluation: Focusing on complex evaluation models, this course covers qualitative and quantitative methods to measure institutional impact. Students learn to construct logic models that connect program activities to long-term objectives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM320 — Strategic Communication for Non-profits: Students develop the skills necessary to present evaluation findings to board members, donors, and community constituents. The course emphasizes clear, persuasive, and transparent communication of institutional achievements and needs. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT405 — Ethics and Leadership in Service: This course investigates the intersection of leadership, moral character, and decision-making within service-oriented environments. Students examine professional ethics through the lens of community service and servant leadership principles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CAP490 — Capstone Project in Evaluation: The capstone provides a culminating experience where students design and execute an evaluation plan for a real-world community program. Students document their findings and propose evidence-based improvements while reflecting on their own character development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, though a completed associate degree or higher is preferred for those entering the program. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in organizational leadership and a commitment to professional development within the context of community service. Proficiency in basic academic writing and quantitative reasoning is required for successful navigation of the curriculum. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final academic demonstration of the competencies gained throughout the certificate. Students are required to design and conduct a formal evaluation of an existing community program, producing a detailed report that outlines findings, identifies strengths, and proposes actionable improvements based on empirical evidence. This project functions as a vehicle for the integration of academic mastery with servant leadership. Students are expected to demonstrate biblical stewardship by analyzing how resources are deployed to meet identified community needs. Through this process, learners synthesize their understanding of professional ethics, organizational accountability, and character development, ensuring their recommendations support the long-term sustainability and faithfulness of the organization's mission.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • To qualify for the certificate, students must complete the 18 credit hours of prescribed coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Graduates must demonstrate not only academic proficiency but also a commitment to ethical integrity and service, as evidenced by the successful completion of the Capstone Project.
  • Beyond academic requirements, students participate in spiritual formation and community service components that emphasize the marriage of intellectual rigor with personal character. This holistic approach ensures that graduates are prepared to offer service that is not only competent but also rooted in a deep sense of moral duty and faith-informed commitment to the common good.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Non-profit Program Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Director
  • Mission Advancement Specialist
  • Social Service Agency Evaluator
  • Faith-Based Initiative Consultant
  • Organizational Performance Analyst
  • 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.
  • Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Program Evaluation
  • Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Six to nine months
  • General education | Not required
  • Foundational faith based program evaluation courses | 12 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
  • Final applied project | 3 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • RES101 | Foundations of Research Methods | 2 | None
  • MGT210 | Organizational Stewardship | 2 | None
  • SOC205 | Community Impact Dynamics | 2 | None
  • BUS115 | Introduction to Data Analysis | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • RES302 | Advanced Program Evaluation | 3 | RES101
  • COM320 | Strategic Communication for Non-profits | 2 | None
  • MGT405 | Ethics and Leadership in Service | 2 | MGT210
  • CAP490 | Capstone Project in Evaluation | 2 | RES302, MGT405

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Non-profit Program Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Director
  • Mission Advancement Specialist
  • Social Service Agency Evaluator
  • Faith-Based Initiative Consultant
  • Organizational Performance Analyst

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

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.
  • Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Program Evaluation
  • Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Six to nine months