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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship

Academic unitHBIU College of Addiction CounselingTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Life Coaching and Mentorship is designed to provide students with a robust academic foundation in the behavioral sciences, interpersonal communication, and organizational leadership. The curriculum explores the theoretical frameworks of human development and goal-oriented coaching while emphasizing the principles of servant leadership and ethical stewardship within diverse community settings. By balancing rigorous academic inquiry with practical field engagement, the program equips students to facilitate personal growth and professional development through a lens of integrity and service. The program fosters critical thinking, cultural competence, and advanced communication skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of modern social and ministerial landscapes. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students gain a deep understanding of human behavior, relational dynamics, and the organizational structures that sustain impactful community work. The program maintains a focus on the practical application of mentorship, emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making and sustainable practices in both professional and volunteer contexts.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in the theory of life coaching, behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, and applied research. Students explore critical domains including crisis awareness, effective referral practices, program development, and the implementation of community-based support systems, preparing them to engage in purposeful service within diverse organizational settings.

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.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
B.A. in Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship
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

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze the psychological and sociological foundations of human development to support effective coaching relationships.
  • Evaluate diverse communication strategies for individual and group mentorship in various community settings.
  • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks rooted in servant leadership to complex professional challenges.
  • Develop evidence-based coaching plans that align with organizational objectives and personal growth goals.
  • Integrate spiritual formation and character development principles into the practice of life coaching and mentorship.
  • Design collaborative service projects that address identified needs within local faith-based and nonprofit organizations.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG101
  • Academic Writing and Research
  • 3
  • None
  • PSY101
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC101
  • Principles of Sociology
  • 3
  • None
  • PHI101
  • Foundations of Ethical Decision Making
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG101 — Academic Writing and Research: Students develop advanced skills in research, composition, and critical analysis of complex texts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology: An overview of major psychological theories, human behavior, and the biological bases of cognition. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC101 — Principles of Sociology: An examination of social structures, culture, and institutions within modern society. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PHI101 — Foundations of Ethical Decision Making: This course examines core ethical theories and principles applied to interpersonal and professional settings. Students analyze complex decision-making frameworks within social service contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM101
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • 3
  • ENG101
  • PSY102
  • Lifespan Development
  • 3
  • PSY101
  • MAT201
  • Applied Statistics
  • 3
  • None
  • MIN105
  • Servant Leadership Foundations
  • 3
  • THE101
  • COM101 — Interpersonal Communication: Exploration of verbal and nonverbal communication dynamics in personal and professional relationships. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY102 — Lifespan Development: A study of physical, cognitive, and social development across the human lifespan. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MAT201 — Applied Statistics: Introduction to data analysis, descriptive statistics, and inferential methods for social science research. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN105 — Servant Leadership Foundations: Analysis of leadership styles that prioritize service, stewardship, and organizational empowerment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU201
  • Introduction to Coaching Techniques
  • 4
  • PSY101, COM101
  • CHR205
  • Community Engagement Strategies
  • 3
  • SOC101
  • BUS210
  • Organizational Stewardship
  • 3
  • None
  • HIS201
  • World History and Cultural Values
  • 3
  • None
  • COU201 — Introduction to Coaching Techniques: Fundamental skills of active listening, questioning, and goal setting in a coaching context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHR205 — Community Engagement Strategies: Examination of community outreach models and asset-based development principles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS210 — Organizational Stewardship: Application of fiscal responsibility and resource management to nonprofit organizational health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HIS201 — World History and Cultural Values: Analysis of historical developments that shape contemporary societal values and ethics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU210
  • Mentorship Theory and Practice
  • 4
  • COU201
  • RES205
  • Research Methods in Social Science
  • 3
  • MAT201
  • PSY220
  • Group Dynamics and Facilitation
  • 3
  • PSY101
  • EDU215
  • Educational Psychology for Mentors
  • 3
  • PSY101
  • COU210 — Mentorship Theory and Practice: Focus on the role of mentorship in leadership development and individual empowerment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES205 — Research Methods in Social Science: Designing and evaluating research projects to support evidence-based decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY220 — Group Dynamics and Facilitation: Techniques for managing group interactions and facilitating collaborative goal attainment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • EDU215 — Educational Psychology for Mentors: Application of learning theories to mentoring relationships and training scenarios. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 5 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU305
  • Advanced Coaching Modalities
  • 3
  • COU201
  • MGT310
  • Nonprofit Administration
  • 3
  • BUS210
  • SOC305
  • Social Problems and Public Policy
  • 3
  • SOC101
  • HUM320
  • Global Perspectives on Service
  • 3
  • None
  • COU305 — Advanced Coaching Modalities: Exploring specialized coaching interventions for diverse professional populations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT310 — Nonprofit Administration: Overview of nonprofit governance, operational logistics, and strategic planning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC305 — Social Problems and Public Policy: An analysis of critical social issues and the role of nonprofit engagement in public policy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM320 — Global Perspectives on Service: Cross-cultural examination of service ethics and the humanitarian sector. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 6 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU315
  • Conflict Resolution in Mentorship
  • 4
  • COU210
  • PSY350
  • Positive Psychology
  • 3
  • PSY101
  • MIN305
  • Ethical Leadership in Practice
  • 3
  • MIN105
  • CRJ310
  • Ethics in Advocacy
  • 3
  • None
  • COU315 — Conflict Resolution in Mentorship: Practical tools for mediating disputes and fostering reconciliation in organizational environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY350 — Positive Psychology: Focus on strengths-based approaches to resilience, well-being, and flourishing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN305 — Ethical Leadership in Practice: Developing ethical frameworks for complex dilemmas in service-oriented roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CRJ310 — Ethics in Advocacy: Examining the role of advocates in supporting vulnerable populations with integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 7 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU405
  • Professional Coaching Ethics
  • 4
  • COU305
  • MGT401
  • Nonprofit Resource Development
  • 3
  • MGT310
  • SOC410
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • 3
  • RES205
  • HUM405
  • Contemporary Issues in Leadership
  • 3
  • None
  • COU405 — Professional Coaching Ethics: In-depth review of industry standards and ethical codes for coaching professionals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT401 — Nonprofit Resource Development: Strategies for grant writing, fundraising, and resource management for nonprofits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC410 — Community Needs Assessment: Methodologies for identifying community challenges and evaluating impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM405 — Contemporary Issues in Leadership: Critically examining current trends in organizational leadership and human impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 8 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP490
  • Senior Capstone Project
  • 4
  • Completion of all core courses
  • COU420
  • Career Readiness for Mentors
  • 3
  • Final Semester Standing
  • MIN410
  • Strategic Servant Leadership
  • 3
  • MIN305
  • SOC450
  • Sociology of Work and Career Development
  • 3
  • None
  • CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project where students design, implement, and present an intervention plan. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COU420 — Career Readiness for Mentors: Preparing for professional service through resume development and organizational onboarding. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN410 — Strategic Servant Leadership: Integrative review of leadership principles applied to long-term career service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC450 — Sociology of Work and Career Development: This course explores the sociological dimensions of labor, professional identity, and the evolving nature of the modern workforce. Students evaluate how personal career goals intersect with broader systemic economic and community trends. 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, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Admissions committees seek candidates who demonstrate potential for academic success and a commitment to service-oriented leadership. Candidates are required to submit an official transcript, a personal statement outlining their educational and professional goals, and two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their character and community involvement. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project represents the culmination of the student's academic journey, requiring the synthesis of theoretical knowledge and practical application acquired throughout the program. Students are expected to design and implement a comprehensive life coaching or mentorship program tailored to the specific needs of a chosen nonprofit or community organization. The scope of this project includes performing a needs assessment, developing a strategic intervention plan, and documenting the outcomes through a formal analytical report. The project serves as a platform for students to demonstrate their professional competence and their integration of a Christian worldview. Deliverables include a portfolio of coaching modules, a detailed ethical analysis of the intervention, and a formal presentation reflecting on their personal and spiritual formation throughout the process. By connecting academic rigor with the practice of stewardship, students demonstrate their ability to apply faith-informed servant leadership to real-world social challenges. This capstone is worth 4 credit hours and is required for completion of the degree.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. In addition to core and elective coursework, students must successfully complete the Senior Capstone Project, demonstrating mastery of the program's learning outcomes. The institution values the holistic development of the student, and therefore graduation is also contingent upon satisfactory participation in community service, chapel attendance, and spiritual formation reflections.
  • These requirements ensure that graduates possess both the intellectual capabilities and the moral character necessary to serve with excellence. By pairing academic achievement with a commitment to ethical integrity and ongoing spiritual growth, students emerge as prepared individuals ready to engage in faith-informed service. Success in this program signifies a candidate's readiness to apply their skills as a professional coach, mentor, or organizational leader while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Faith-Based Nonprofit Program Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Specialist
  • Organizational Mentorship Director
  • Life Coaching Consultant
  • Youth Ministry Director
  • Volunteer Services Manager
  • Social Service Case Assistant
  • 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 Life Coaching, Mentorship
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years
  • General education | 36 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship core | 63 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 | None
  • PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
  • SOC101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 | None
  • PHI101 | Foundations of Ethical Decision Making | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM101 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ENG101
  • PSY102 | Lifespan Development | 3 | PSY101
  • MAT201 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None
  • MIN105 | Servant Leadership Foundations | 3 | THE101
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU201 | Introduction to Coaching Techniques | 4 | PSY101, COM101
  • CHR205 | Community Engagement Strategies | 3 | SOC101
  • BUS210 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | None
  • HIS201 | World History and Cultural Values | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU210 | Mentorship Theory and Practice | 4 | COU201
  • RES205 | Research Methods in Social Science | 3 | MAT201
  • PSY220 | Group Dynamics and Facilitation | 3 | PSY101
  • EDU215 | Educational Psychology for Mentors | 3 | PSY101
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU305 | Advanced Coaching Modalities | 3 | COU201
  • MGT310 | Nonprofit Administration | 3 | BUS210
  • SOC305 | Social Problems and Public Policy | 3 | SOC101
  • HUM320 | Global Perspectives on Service | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU315 | Conflict Resolution in Mentorship | 4 | COU210
  • PSY350 | Positive Psychology | 3 | PSY101
  • MIN305 | Ethical Leadership in Practice | 3 | MIN105
  • CRJ310 | Ethics in Advocacy | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU405 | Professional Coaching Ethics | 4 | COU305
  • MGT401 | Nonprofit Resource Development | 3 | MGT310
  • SOC410 | Community Needs Assessment | 3 | RES205
  • HUM405 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Completion of all core courses
  • COU420 | Career Readiness for Mentors | 3 | Final Semester Standing
  • MIN410 | Strategic Servant Leadership | 3 | MIN305
  • SOC450 | Sociology of Work and Career Development | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Faith-Based Nonprofit Program Coordinator
  • Community Outreach Specialist
  • Organizational Mentorship Director
  • Life Coaching Consultant
  • Youth Ministry Director
  • Volunteer Services Manager
  • Social Service Case Assistant

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.
  • Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Life Coaching, Mentorship
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years