Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is encouraged but not mandatory, along with a personal statement outlining the candidate's interest in behavioral science and addiction studies. Career Opportunities Substance Abuse Counselor Behavioral Health Technician Addiction Recovery Specialist Family Support Specialist Community Outreach Coordinator Mental Health Advocate 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.S. in Ministry of Behavioral Science Total program length | 135 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Ministry of Behavioral Science core | 78 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites ECO 101 | Microeconomics | 3 | None ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | None HIS 101 | U.S. History I | 3 | None PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None REL 101 | Introduction to Religious Studies | 3 | None SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites ECO 102 | Macroeconomics | 3 | None ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 | English Composition I or equivalent HIS 102 | U.S. History II | 3 | None CIS 110 | Information Technology | 3 | None MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 | None BIO 120 | Human Biology | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites BHS 201 | Foundations of Behavioral Science | 3 | None COM 201 | Public Speaking | 3 | None BHS 210 | Research Methods in Behavioral Science | 3 | None PHI 210 | Ethics | 3 | None STA 210 | Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 | None BHS 220 | Behavioral Statistics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites BHS 230 | Social Behavior | 3 | None BHS 240 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 | None BHS 250 | Ethics in Behavioral Science | 3 | None BHS 260 | Cultural & Diversity Issues | 3 | None IHP 301 | Foundations of Interfaith Helping | 3 | None BHS 310 | Addictive Behaviors | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites IHP 310 | Counseling Across Cultures | 3 | None BHS 320 | Psychology of Addiction | 3 | None IHP 320 | Ethics in Helping Professions | 3 | None BHS 330 | Behavioral Interventions | 3 | None BHS 340 | Motivation & Learning | 3 | None BHS 350 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites BHS 360 | Trauma & Behavioral Health | 3 | None BHS 410 | Substance Use Disorders | 3 | None IHP 410 | Community Care & Support Systems | 3 | None BHS 420 | Group Dynamics & Facilitation | 3 | None IHP 420 | Interfaith Practicum | 3 | None BHS 430 | Family Systems & Addiction | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites BHS 440 | Community Behavioral Health | 3 | None BHS 450 | Prevention & Early Intervention | 3 | None BHS 460 | Case Management & Documentation | 3 | Undergraduate Foundation BHS 470 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 | None BHS 480 | Supervised Practicum I | 3 | None BHS 481 | Supervised Practicum II | 3 | Supervised Practicum I or equivalent experience Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites BHS 490 | Research Seminar | 3 | None BHS 495 | Applied Behavioral Science | 3 | None BHS 499 | Capstone Project in Behavioral Science | 3 | Completion of foundational courses in Behavioral Science and Addiction Studies