Cor Jesu Chapel is situated at the end of the mall.

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Graduate Programs Listing

Whether you are changing careers or seeking to advance in your field, you will find Barry University, ideally located in South Florida, offers a wide range of degree programs and has the ability to support them fully with highly qualified and dedicated faculty as well as current equipment and facilities.

America's Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report ranked the academic quality of Barry University as one of the strongest in South Florida. Barry maintained its position in the second tier of master’s-granting universities in the South. Barry University also has received a strong rating in Great Colleges for the Real World - Get In. Get Out. Get a Job.

The Barry community is diverse, with students are drawn from 49 states and 80 countries. For the seven years in a row, U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Edition ranked Barry as having the highest campus diversity among all schools of our size in the South.

Catholic/Dominican Tradition. Barry University is a Catholic, coeducational institution with a history of distinction. Founded in 1940, the university is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. This dynamic religious order emphasizes study, contemplation, preaching, and community; these pillars of their religious life have lead them to a vibrant spirituality, vigorous academic pursuits, and a strong will to make the world a more just place.

Open to the faith perspectives of all, our Catholic, Dominican foundation calls us to create an educational environment that is caring, that recognizes each person’s gifts, and that incorporates the religious dimension and community service into daily life. This perspective will add insight and depth to your graduate education.

A Barry education is an educational experience grounded in purpose—a wonderful thing to find in what is often a scattered world. Our goal is to help you fulfill your potential and dreams. We see every career as a vocation, enabling you to become the person you were meant to be, improving your life and that of others.

Student Body
Barry’s enrollment is 9,042, with 3,149 graduate and professional students. The University has grown steadily in size and diversity, while maintaining a low student-faculty ratio (11:1), thereby providing for the individual needs of its academic community. The majority of graduate students enroll part-time in evening and weekend classes on Barry’s main campus in Miami Shores, Florida. Graduate education degrees are also offered at several other sites in Florida. Barry’s School of Law, granting the Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is located in Orlando, Florida.

South Florida Location
Barry University's 122-acre campus is located in Miami Shores, a residential community seven (7) miles north of downtown Miami and 14 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. This ideal location will provide you with access to one of the nation's most dynamic multicultural environments and all of its business, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

You’ll have ample opportunity to network and establish life-long professional relationships. You will be able to choose from a variety of practicum opportunities, enhanced by the expertise and facilities located in the Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale metropolitan area. For recreation, you can explore nearby national parks, swim at local beaches, shop, go museum hopping, cheer on the Dolphins or Marlins, enjoy the Coconut Grove Art Show, attend the Miami Film Festival, stroll around South Beach, or scuba in the Keys.

Programs of study and degree requirements
Barry University offers more than 50 graduate degree programs designed to prepare you for a successful career change and/or advancement. Classes are offered in the evenings or on Saturdays for many of the programs to meet your needs as a working professional. The faculty is well attuned to the learning styles of adult students. You will find that your colleagues, like you, will be professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Academic Schools and Degree Programs
Barry University has 10 academic schools and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees. Many of Barry’s programs are also accredited by their specific professional accrediting body, ensuring the value and quality of your graduate education.

The School of Adult and Continuing Education:
Information Technology, M.S.
Liberal Studies, M.A.

The School of Arts and Sciences:
Psychology
Clinical Psychology, M.S.
Psychology, M.S.
School Psychology, SSP

Communication
Communication, M.A.
Organizational Communication, M.S.
Certificate in Broadcast Communication

Fine Arts
Photography, M.A.
Photography, M.F.A.

Theology and Ministry
Theology, M.A.
Certificate in Theological Studies
Doctor of Ministry, D.Min.
Pastoral Theology for Hispanics, M.A.
Pastoral Theology, M.A.

Barry’s Andreas School of Business:
Accounting, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A.
Concentrations
accounting
e-commerce
finance
international business
management
health services administration
marketing
management information systems
Management, M.S.

Dual Degrees
Master of Science in Human Resource Development / Master of Business Administration (MSHRD/MBA) – School of Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine / Master of Business Administration (DPM/MBA) – School of Graduate Medical Sciences
Master of Science in Sport Management / Master of Business Administration (MSSM/MBA) – School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) – School of Nursing

The School of Education:
Counseling, M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Specializations
guidance and counseling
marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy
marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy and mental health counseling
rehabilitation counseling
Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S.
Educational Computing and Technology, M.S., Ed.S., and Specialization within Leadership & Education, Ph.D.
Educational Leadership, M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Elementary Education/ ESOL, M.S.
Exceptional Student Education, M.S., Ed.S., and Specialization within Leadership & Education, Ph.D.
Higher Education Administration, M.S., and specialization within Leadership & Education, Ph.D.
Human Resource Development and Administration, M.S.
General
Not-for-Profit
Dual degree: Master of Science in Human Resource Development / Master of Business Administration (MSHRD/MBA) – School of Business
Human Resource Development and Administration, specialization within Leadership & Education, Ph.D.
Leadership & Education, Ph.D.
Specializations in:
Higher Education Administration
Human Resource Development
Educational Computing and Technology
Exceptional Student Education
Leadership
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, International (TESOL)

The School of Graduate Medical Sciences:
Anatomy, M.S.
Physician Assistant Program, Master of Clinical Medical Science, M.C.M.Sc.
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program, D.P.M.
Dual Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine / Master of Business Administration (DPM/MBA) – School of Business

The School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences offers:
Movement Science, M.S.
Specializations
Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Exercise Science
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport Management, M.S.
Dual Degree: Master of Science in Sport Management / Master of Business Administration (MSSM/MBA) – School of Business

The School of Law:
Juris Doctor, J.D.
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The School of Nursing:
Doctoral Program in Nursing, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Nursing, M.S.N.
Specializations
Administration
Education
Nurse Practitioner
RN/BS to MSN Bridge Option
Seamless RN to MSN Option
Dual degree: Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) – School of Nursing

The School of Natural and Health Sciences (Graduate and nontraditional programs):
Anesthesiology, MS
Biology, BS
Biology / Medical Laboratory Science, BS
Biology / Histotechnology, BS
Histotechnology Certificate
Biology, MS
Biomedical Sciences, MS
Post Baccalaureate / Master of Biomedical Science Combination Program
Cardiovascular Perfusion, B.S.
Health Services Administration, MS
Health Services Administration Certificate
Occupational Therapy, MS

The School of Social Work:
Doctoral Program in Social Work, Ph.D.
Master of Social Work, 60-credit, MSW
Master of Social Work, 32-credit, Advanced Standing MSW

Facilities & Resources
The library facilities (Monsignor William Barry Library, Dwayne O. Andreas Law Library as well as the libraries at SEPI and Rice) contain a total of more than 115,700 items of print and nonprint material, including more than 4,000 periodicals. The library is also a member of the Southeast Florida Library Information Network, the Florida Library Information Network, and Southeast Library Network, Inc. Other facilities on campus include a television production studio (the David Brinkley Studio), a human performance lab, an athletic training room, a computer lab, a biomechanics lab, a nursing lab, a 1,000-seat theatre, multimedia business classrooms, and a cell biology/biotechnology lab.

Tuition
Tuition is $780 per credit hour for most Master’s programs and $930 for many doctoral programs. Variations are notable in the Schools of Graduate Medical Sciences, Education, Social Work, and Nursing. Please be sure to check your specific program.

Housing
A limited number of on-campus rooms are available for graduate students. We also maintain a listing from nearby apartment owners for your convenience. Please contact the Office of Residential Life for more information.

Financial Aid
Financial aid is available. Professional scholarships (up to a 30 percent discount) are available for full-time social workers, educators, nurses, or members of a religious community. Some schools offer scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Barry University also participates in the Federal Family Loan Program and applicable state Florida financial aid programs. Please contact your specific school for details. Additional information is on the federal loan programs available from the Office of Financial Aid (email: finaid@mail.barry.edu ; telephone tollfree:1-800-695-2279 or local: 305-899-3673).

How to Apply / Application
As an applicant, you will be expected to have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above in undergraduate work. (Exceptions must be made by your School or Program Director.)
Many programs require submission of scores from standardized tests (such as the GRE, MAT, MCAT, or GMAT); the specific test requirements depend on your program. Some programs have additional requirements. Please be sure to check our web site or call one of our counselors for specifics (www.barry.edu * 1-800-695-2279 or 305-899-3100).

If your university/college degree is from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction, you must submit a score of 500 or better on the TOEFL examination (or at least 173 on the computer-based TOEFL).

Please check your specific program regarding application deadlines and start terms.

Contact
Email: admissions@mail.barry.edu
Web site: www.barry.edu
Telephone: 305-899-3100 * 1-800-695-2279
Fax: 305-899-2971

Mailing Address
Division of Enrollment Services
Office of Graduate Admission
Barry University
11300 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33161-6695

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