Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Chaplaincy Leadership

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 current trends and administrative challenges within the healthcare industry using systems thinking.
• Apply principles of servant leadership to manage interdisciplinary teams in healthcare and chaplaincy environments.
• Evaluate legal and ethical frameworks that guide administrative decision-making and patient care support.
• Develop strategic stewardship plans for organizational resources to maximize impact in community health settings.
• Integrate spiritual formation and character development principles into professional administrative practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to advocate for institutional mission and patient welfare.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT101
• Principles of Healthcare Administration
• 2
• None
• CHR205
• Introduction to Chaplaincy Leadership
• 2
• None
• BUS210
• Ethical Leadership and Stewardship
• 2
• None
• COM220
• Professional Communication in Healthcare
• 3
• None
• MGT101 — Principles of Healthcare Administration: This course introduces foundational concepts of healthcare management, including organizational structure, operational planning, and policy implementation. Students explore the dynamics of institutional health systems and administrative efficiency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR205 — Introduction to Chaplaincy Leadership: This course examines the role of leadership in providing spiritual care within secular and faith-based healthcare environments. It emphasizes the development of listening skills, ethical caregiving, and professional boundaries. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS210 — Ethical Leadership and Stewardship: Students investigate ethical decision-making processes and the biblical mandate for resource stewardship in organizational settings. The course applies these values to management challenges in modern healthcare. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM220 — Professional Communication in Healthcare: This course covers effective interpersonal and organizational communication strategies essential for healthcare administration. Emphasis is placed on conflict resolution, empathetic engagement, and collaborative teamwork. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT305
• Healthcare Operations and Policy
• 3
• MGT101
• CHR310
• Spiritual Formation and Care
• 2
• CHR205
• BUS320
• Organizational Advocacy and Community Engagement
• 1
• None
• CAP400
• Capstone Project in Administrative Chaplaincy
• 3
• Completion of all other program courses
• MGT305 — Healthcare Operations and Policy: This course explores the operational complexities of healthcare delivery and the impact of policy on institutional administration. Students analyze regulatory environments and administrative response strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR310 — Spiritual Formation and Care: This course provides an advanced look at personal spiritual formation as a prerequisite for effective chaplaincy and institutional leadership. It examines the integration of character development with professional service roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — Organizational Advocacy and Community Engagement: This course examines methods for connecting organizational mission with community needs through advocacy and outreach. Students develop strategies for building sustainable relationships with external stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP400 — Capstone Project in Administrative Chaplaincy: Students complete a cumulative project demonstrating the application of administrative and chaplaincy skills to a real-world organizational case study. The project highlights leadership capacity, ethical reasoning, and strategic mission alignment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preferred background in healthcare, ministry, or human services. A demonstrated commitment to community service and a statement of purpose outlining professional goals and alignment with the institution’s mission are required for review by the academic committee. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Certificate in Healthcare Administration and Chaplaincy Leadership, worth 3 credits. Students are required to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based organizational proposal that addresses a specific operational challenge or mission-focused opportunity within a healthcare setting. This project requires the application of administrative theory, ethical decision-making, and servant leadership practices, demonstrating the student's ability to synthesize coursework into a practical, actionable strategy. The scope of the project includes a formal written report and a presentation demonstrating organizational, operational, and spiritual leadership competencies. Through the integration of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning, students demonstrate how their work upholds the dignity of those served while ensuring the viability of the institution. This project is a final evaluation of both professional academic competence and faith-informed character development, documenting the student’s readiness to lead with integrity, compassion, and vocational excellence in complex care environments.

• To graduate, students must complete the 18-credit hour program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. All core courses must be completed with a passing grade, and students must successfully fulfill the requirements of the Capstone Project, demonstrating mastery of the program's learning objectives and alignment with institutional standards for faith-informed leadership. Beyond academic attainment, graduation requires evidence of character development and ethical integrity as monitored through the program's integrated spiritual formation components. This ensures that graduates are not only technically proficient but also prepared for service that reflects the values of their community and the foundational commitment to servant leadership. Participation in required institutional community engagement or service activities is also expected to demonstrate the translation of classroom learning into tangible, compassionate action.
• Career Opportunities
• Healthcare Administrative Assistant
• Chaplaincy Department Coordinator
• Patient Advocacy Representative
• Nonprofit Healthcare Program Manager
• Spiritual Care Operations Associate
• Community Health Outreach Director
• Healthcare Mission Advancement Specialist
• 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 Healthcare Administration, Chaplaincy Leadership
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational healthcare administration, chaplaincy leadership courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT101 | Principles of Healthcare Administration | 2 | None
• CHR205 | Introduction to Chaplaincy Leadership | 2 | None
• BUS210 | Ethical Leadership and Stewardship | 2 | None
• COM220 | Professional Communication in Healthcare | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT305 | Healthcare Operations and Policy | 3 | MGT101
• CHR310 | Spiritual Formation and Care | 2 | CHR205
• BUS320 | Organizational Advocacy and Community Engagement | 1 | None
• CAP400 | Capstone Project in Administrative Chaplaincy | 3 | Completion of all other program courses