Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and submit a personal statement demonstrating their interest in global health and humanitarian issues. Career Opportunities Public Health Educator Humanitarian Aid Worker Health Policy Analyst Community Health Coordinator Global Health Consultant Nonprofit Program Manager Research Associate in Global Health 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 Global Health & Humanitarian Studies Total program length | 134 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Global health and humanitarian studies core | 77 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites WRS 101 | World Religions | 3 | None CHE 110 | General Chemistry (for Health) | 3 | None GHH 201 | Introduction to Global Health | 3 | None BIO 210 | Human Biology | 3 | None GHH 210 | Epidemiology I | 3 | None WRS 210 | Religion & Health | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 220 | Biostatistics for Health | 3 | None WRS 220 | Ethics of Care Across Traditions | 3 | None GHH 230 | Global Burden of Disease | 3 | None GHH 240 | Health Systems & Policy | 3 | None GHH 250 | Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) | 3 | None COM 260 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 310 | Humanitarian Logistics | 3 | None SOC 310 | Sociology of Health | 3 | None WRS 310 | Faith-Based Humanitarianism | 3 | None GHH 320 | Disaster Risk Reduction | 3 | None PSY 320 | Trauma & Resilience | 3 | None LAW 325 | Humanitarian Law & Ethics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 330 | Nutrition & Food Security | 3 | None GHH 340 | Global Mental Health | 3 | None GHH 351 | Refugee Health | 3 | None GHH 352 | Maternal & Child Health | 3 | None GHH 353 | Infectious Disease Policy | 3 | None GHH 354 | Climate & Health | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 355 | Health Communication | 3 | None GHH 356 | NGO & Grant Management | 3 | None GHH 357 | Emergency Medical Systems (Policy) | 3 | None GHH 358 | Community Health Program Design | 3 | None GHH 359 | Conflict Medicine (Public Health) | 3 | None GHH 360 | Global Health Diplomacy | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites COM 410 | Crisis Communication in Global Health | 3 | COM 260 GHH 410 | Research Methods in Global Health | 3 | None WRS 410 | Religion in Global Crises | 3 | None GHH 420 | Advanced Field Operations | 3 | GHH 310 GHH 430 | Monitoring and Evaluation for NGOs | 3 | GHH 210 GHH 440 | Medical Anthropology | 3 | SOC 310 Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 450 | Humanitarian Advocacy and Public Policy | 3 | GHH 240 WRS 450 | Theology of Human Rights | 3 | WRS 101 GHH 460 | Principles of Global Health Leadership | 3 | GHH 356 WRS 460 | Religion and Conflict Resolution | 3 | WRS 410 GHH 470 | Community-Based Participatory Research | 3 | GHH 410 GHH 480 | Public Health Emergency Management | 3 | GHH 357 Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites GHH 495 | Health Economics in Resource-Limited Settings | 3 | GHH 230 GHH 498 | Senior Thesis: Global Health Integration | 5 | Senior Standing GHH 499 | Capstone: Humanitarian Field Project | 3 | None