Certificate in Faith Based Public Health Community Outreach

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

• Analyze the primary social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations.
• Design inclusive public health awareness programs tailored to specific community demographics.
• Evaluate the impact of nonprofit organizational structures on community health service delivery.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to resolve challenges in community-based health outreach.
• Integrate principles of servant leadership and stewardship into the planning of public health initiatives.
• Communicate complex health-related information to diverse community stakeholders effectively.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• SOC101
• Sociology of Community Health
• 2
• None
• PHC110
• Principles of Community Outreach
• 2
• None
• MGT210
• Stewardship in Nonprofit Management
• 2
• None
• THE105
• Ethics and Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• SOC101 — Sociology of Community Health: This course explores the sociological foundations of health, focusing on social determinants and health inequities within diverse populations. It examines how community structures influence individual well-being and service accessibility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PHC110 — Principles of Community Outreach: This course covers the fundamental strategies for engaging community members through health awareness programs and grassroots initiatives. Emphasis is placed on cultural competence and effective communication strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT210 — Stewardship in Nonprofit Management: This course provides an overview of ethical resource management and operational stewardship in the nonprofit sector. Students analyze organizational leadership and sustainable development practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE105 — Ethics and Servant Leadership: This course investigates the theoretical and practical application of ethical frameworks in modern public service. Students explore the concept of servant leadership as a guiding principle for organizational behavior. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• PHC220
• Health Education and Communication
• 3
• PHC110
• RES200
• Applied Community Research
• 3
• SOC101
• COU250
• Interpersonal Skills in Service
• 1
• None
• CAP400
• Capstone: Outreach Integration Project
• 2
• All Core Courses
• PHC220 — Health Education and Communication: This course focuses on designing educational interventions that translate public health concepts into accessible community messaging. Students develop skills in public speaking, written materials, and digital communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Applied Community Research: This course introduces qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing community health needs and evaluating program effectiveness. Students learn to interpret data to inform evidence-based outreach planning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COU250 — Interpersonal Skills in Service: This course develops essential soft skills for building rapport with community members and facilitating constructive group interactions. Students examine the psychological dimensions of empathetic service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP400 — Capstone: Outreach Integration Project: This culminating course requires students to execute a community health project that integrates professional knowledge with ethical leadership principles. Students complete a formal project proposal and implementation strategy for approval. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or an equivalent credential (GED) to be eligible for admission. A commitment to professional development in community service is encouraged. All prospective students are expected to demonstrate basic academic proficiency in written communication and critical thinking consistent with postsecondary requirements. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Certificate in Faith Based Public Health Community Outreach, representing a 3-credit commitment. Students are tasked with designing and presenting a comprehensive community health outreach plan that addresses a specific identified need within a local setting. This project requires participants to synthesize their academic learning with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, illustrating how professional competencies can be applied to foster authentic community healing and development. Deliverables include a written project proposal, a resource allocation strategy, and a formal presentation of the outreach model. Through this endeavor, students exhibit their capacity for biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning, ensuring that their work remains aligned with the highest standards of integrity and social concern. The project serves as a testament to the student's academic readiness and their capacity to serve as a catalyst for sustainable, faith-informed positive change within the community.

• Graduation from the certificate program requires the successful completion of 18 credit hours of coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and elective courses, culminating in the successful defense and submission of the Capstone Project. Beyond academic proficiency, graduation signifies a commitment to the institutional values of integrity, compassion, and vocational excellence in service. Students are expected to demonstrate consistent ethical conduct and professional maturity, reflecting a readiness to engage in faith-informed community work with humility and dedication. Upon satisfying these criteria, students are recognized for their commitment to academic and spiritual growth, emerging prepared to navigate the complexities of public health engagement with a foundation of informed, character-driven practice.
• Career Opportunities
• Community Health Coordinator
• Nonprofit Outreach Specialist
• Public Health Program Assistant
• Faith-Based Initiative Manager
• Health Education Liaison
• Community Resource Navigator
• Nonprofit Volunteer 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.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Public Health Community Outreach
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based public health community outreach courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC101 | Sociology of Community Health | 2 | None
• PHC110 | Principles of Community Outreach | 2 | None
• MGT210 | Stewardship in Nonprofit Management | 2 | None
• THE105 | Ethics and Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PHC220 | Health Education and Communication | 3 | PHC110
• RES200 | Applied Community Research | 3 | SOC101
• COU250 | Interpersonal Skills in Service | 1 | None
• CAP400 | Capstone: Outreach Integration Project | 2 | All Core Courses