Hope International University

Biblical Languages

This certificate is designed for those who wish to develop skills in interpreting the Bible using original languages.

Biblical Studies

The purpose of the Biblical Studies Major is to equip students to develop a Christian concept of leadership through a lifetime of Bible study and application, fostering exegetical skills and a commitment to regular use of scripture as the basis for faith and work.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration program equips students with knowledge, capabilities, and entrepreneurial skills necessary for operating their own business, gaining promotion to upper and top management in corporate and public settings, and entering doctoral-level studies. The coursework also promotes personal and spiritual growth by emphasizing Christian values, ethical principles, and effective interpersonal communications in diverse settings.

Business Administration

The 30-unit undergraduate level Business Administration Certificate includes a series of management courses. Offered in traditional and online formats.

Business Administration

The Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration requires 61 units of designated coursework at the lower division level and may be used as a platform from which a bachelor's degree may be completed. Available online or as an on-campus undergraduate program.

Business and Management

The Business and Management program provides integrated knowledge of the functional areas of business and introduces the student to the complexities of today's diverse organizational environment, with Christian ethics integrated throughout. Students may select one of seven concentrations. Offered on-campus (Business and Management) and online (Business Administration).

Children and Family Ministry

The goal of the Children and Family Ministry Major is to prepare individuals to minister to children in the context of a community or church-based program while supporting the family, preparing servant leaders for a variety of ministry settings.

Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

This certificate is for those who see themselves engaging in ministry that shapes the family of God anywhere from birth to young adults.

Christian Ministry

The College of Ministry and Biblical Studies offers its Christian Ministry Major completely online. This program helps students increase their understanding of Scripture, develop practical skills for church leadership roles, and prepare for professional Christian ministry and/or graduate study.

Christian Ministry

The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry is an online lower-division degree that develops understanding of Scripture and practical ministry skills and serves as a platform toward a bachelor's degree.

Church Ministry

In this program one may focus on a range of church ministries such as ministries with older adults, women, people with disabilities, sports, music, or preaching. The concentration may be designed with the student's advisor.

Church Ministry

The Associate of Arts in Church Ministry prepares students to serve on the ministry staff of a local congregation or to minister in a parachurch organization, including a 12-unit concentration in church ministry.

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Major with a Concentration in Strategic and Organizational Communication equips students with communication skills necessary to succeed in a variety of career paths through practical and theoretical exploration of the field of communication.

Counseling

The Master of Science in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MSC) program develops ethically competent and multiculturally informed therapists, grounded in Christian principles. The M.S. in Counseling meets the educational requirements for a career as a licensed professional clinical counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Major provides students with a Bachelor's degree preparation for next steps toward a career in law enforcement or an allied career. The degree may also be used as a platform for graduate school or law school. Offered on-campus and online.

Cross-Cultural Business Administration

The Cross-cultural Business Administration program is an interdisciplinary program intended for students who wish to engage in missionary service with a foundation in business and management. It incorporates key elements of the Business and Management major with the essential components of the Intercultural Studies major.

Divinity

The Master of Divinity degree is designed for students preparing for professional ministry who need a graduate education which includes more classical theological training. The M.Div. offers an even greater depth and breadth of courses than the M.A.

Education

The Master of Education Degree program is designed for educators seeking a master's degree which may apply to a variety of classroom and support positions in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. The program primarily applies to P-12 teachers who already possess their teaching credential(s) and are seeking cutting-edge knowledge or advancement in their school or school district.

Educational Administration

The Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration is designed for educators seeking a master's degree which may apply to a variety of administrative and support positions in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. The program primarily applies to P-12 teachers who already possess their teaching credential(s) and are seeking to advance into leadership or administrative roles.

English Literature

The English literature major is a multi-faceted major that prepares students for a variety of career options and provides a strong foundational base of knowledge, equipping students with skills in written communication, critical thinking, literary analysis, formal research, and creative writing.

General Education

The Associate of Arts degree requires 60 units of designated coursework, mostly at the lower division level, which can typically be completed in two years of full-time enrollment. The A.A. degree may be used as a platform from which a Bachelor's degree may be completed and can be completed on-campus or online.

General Ministry

Students may enroll in a General Certificate in Ministry program. To receive this certificate, students must successfully complete a total of 12 units in HIU Graduate Ministry courses at a B-average.

Intercultural Studies

The Intercultural Studies Major offers students intercultural skills and competencies to succeed in negotiating the shifting boundaries of culture. ICS is an interdisciplinary major spanning cultural anthropology, intercultural communication, missiology, practical ministry, and biblical studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies Major offers students the opportunity to combine two fields of academic study in the construction of a coherent Bachelor's degree program. Students may only pursue this major through an application and interview process. Offered on-campus and online.

Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prepares students for next steps for careers in fitness, athletic training, and other occupations related to fitness, sport, and recreation.

Liberal Arts

This major studies program provides broad exploration of multiple areas of knowledge in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It allows students to customize a large block of upper division coursework to facilitate focused preparation in a particular field of study.

Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation

The purpose of the Liberal Studies: Teacher Preparation program is to build the broadest possible base of knowledge and to strengthen leadership and communication skills for becoming effective classroom teachers (pre-school-Grade 12). Students may transition to a graduate program to earn a teaching credential or Master of Education. Offered on-campus (122 units) and online (120 units).

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program provides academic and clinical training for a career as a professional marriage and family therapist. Students are trained to treat relational mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families from a family systems perspective.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program provides academic and clinical training for a career as a professional marriage and family therapist. The program is a 120-unit program designed to educate future leaders in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Ministry

The Master of Arts in Ministry degree prepares students for effective ministry built on the foundation of servant-leadership, a missional heart springing from the bases of Scripture, spiritual formation, service in context, and professional skills. This degree is designed for adult learners who are currently in professional ministry and seek to bolster ministry skills with further specialized education.

Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program equips students with the knowledge, capabilities, and leadership skills necessary for providing successful upper-level leadership and management for organization, facilitating promotions or career change, and entering doctoral-level studies. The coursework also fosters personal and spiritual growth by emphasizing Christian values, ethical principles, and effective interpersonal communications in diverse settings.

Pastoral Care

This certificate is designed for those who wish to develop skills in care ministries of the church.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Major is designed to provide those desiring careers in professional psychology as a psychologist or counselor with the preparation needed to enter graduate study in psychology. Offered on-campus and online.

Social Science

The Social Science Major prepares students for graduate study and for various careers that build from the interdisciplinary study of human behavior grounded in the scientific method, featuring criminal justice, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Spiritual Formation

This certificate is for those who wish to grow in their own personal and spiritual development or develop a spiritual formation ministry.

Sport Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology program is designed for students seeking a wide base of knowledge in the science of human thought and behavior as it applies to sport, exercise, and athletic performance.

Worship Arts

The Worship Arts major focuses on training and equipping worship leaders, musicians, vocalists, arrangers, producers, and music pastors to serve the church worldwide, preparing students for careers in music ministry.

Youth and Family Ministry

The Youth and Family Ministry major is designed to provide students with the knowledge, tools, and resources to effectively minister to youth and families in today's rapidly changing culture, with strong Bible curriculum and field practicum requirements.