Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) may be required, and previous coursework in science and mathematics is recommended. Career Opportunities Renewable Energy Consultant Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Policy Analyst Energy Systems Engineer Green Technology Project Manager Faith-Based Environmental Educator Solar Energy Specialist Climate Change 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.A. in Faith-Based Renewable Energy, Specialization in Sustainability Green Technology Total program length | 148 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four academic years General education | 36 credit hours Faith-Based Renewable Energy and Sustainability core | 91 credit hours Professional application courses | 15 credit hours Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 | None COMM 101 | Public Speaking & Professional Communication | 3 | None ENGL 101 | College Writing I | 3 | None RENE 101 | Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems | 3 | None ENGL 102 | College Writing II | 3 | None CS 105 | Programming for Engineers (Python/Computing) | 3 | None CHEM 106 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites ENGR 110 | Engineering Design Studio I (Lab) | 2 | None MATH 151 | Calculus I | 3 | None MATH 152 | Calculus II | 3 | None ECON 201 | Microeconomics | 3 | None FBST 201 | Biblical Foundations of Stewardship & Creation Care | 3 | None PHYS 201 | University Physics I (Mechanics) | 3 | None ECON 202 | Macroeconomics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PHYS 202 | University Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism) | 3 | None PHYS 206 | University Physics I Laboratory | 2 | None EE 210 | Circuit Analysis & Electrical Networks | 3 | None ENGR 210 | Engineering Design Studio II (Lab) | 2 | None FBST 210 | Faith-Based Environmental Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 | None HIST 210 | U.S. History / Civic Foundations | 3 | None STAT 210 | Probability & Statistics for Engineers | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites EE 211 | Circuits Laboratory | 2 | None PHIL 220 | Ethics, Technology & Society | 3 | None RENE 220 | Energy Resources, Conversion & Efficiency | 3 | None ENGR 230 | Materials Science for Energy Systems | 3 | None ENGR 231 | Materials Science Laboratory | 2 | None ENGR 240 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 | None ENGR 241 | Thermodynamics Lab & Applications | 2 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites MATH 251 | Differential Equations | 3 | None RENE 301 | Energy Auditing & Building Performance | 3 | None ENGR 310 | Fluid Mechanics for Energy Applications | 3 | None FBST 310 | Sustainable Community Development & Poverty Solutions | 3 | None MGMT 310 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 | None EE 320 | Power Electronics for Renewable Systems | 3 | Basic understanding of electrical circuits and systems ENGR 320 | Heat Transfer | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites FBST 320 | Green Technology, Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship | 3 | None EE 321 | Power Electronics Laboratory | 2 | None ENGR 321 | Heat Transfer Laboratory | 2 | None RENE 330 | Solar Photovoltaic Systems | 3 | None RENE 331 | Solar PV Laboratory & Design Tools | 2 | None RENE 340 | Wind Energy Systems | 3 | None RENE 341 | Wind Systems Laboratory & Field Methods | 2 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites RENE 350 | Biomass, Bioenergy & Waste-to-Energy | 3 | None RENE 360 | Energy Storage & Battery Systems | 3 | None RENE 365 | Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies | 3 | None FBST 401 | Faith-Based Sustainability Practicum: Policy, Advocacy & Impact | 3 | None RENE 410 | Smart Grid, Microgrids & Grid Integration | 3 | None SCIE 410 | Research Methods & Technical Writing | 3 | None RENE 420 | Power Systems & Protection for Renewables | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites RENE 430 | Energy Policy, Regulation & Utility Markets | 3 | None RENE 450 | Renewable Energy Capstone Design I | 3 | None RENE 451 | Renewable Energy Capstone Design II | 3 | None RENE 480 | Internship/Co-op in Renewable Energy | 3 | None