Overview
Founded in 1940 as a Catholic women's college, Barry University offers more than sixty traditional undergraduate programs and over fifty graduate programs to more than 8,400 students from forty-nine states and eighty countries. Its academic quality ranks as one of the strongest in South Florida, and for the past six years, the University has been recognized for having one of the most diverse campuses in the South.

Students of the program have both a bachelor's degree in nursing and a license to practice nursing in the state of Florida. They work as nurses but are interested in opportunities to advance their careers or pursue leadership positions in administration, education, and nursing.

The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in nursing, including administration, education, and nurse practitioner. Graduates are also prepared to act as advocates, role models, and liaisons for the nursing profession, representing nursing among other nurses, other professionals, and the community.

The Community
The main campus is located in Miami Shores, Florida, conveniently located between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami and 20 minutes from Miami Beach. It is easily accessible from both Ft. Lauderdale International and Miami International Airports, the Florida Turnpike, or I-95. The community of 10,000 residents includes outstanding shops, recreational programs, schools, and churches.

Programs of study and degree requirements
Founded in 1953, the School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that aim to fulfill the University mission of quality education, community service, and a caring environment. The knowledge base is derived from the liberal arts, nursing science and philosophy, and related professional studies. The curricula of the School promote and facilitate critical thinking as well as analytical reasoning. Programs adapt to the changing health-care needs of individuals, families, and communities as faculty members and students engage in the mutual search for meaning and understanding in the profession of nursing.

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) enables students to think analytically and theoretically, delve into one area of practice in depth, search for meaning and understanding in practice, and develop knowledge and skills of inquiry. Students may choose one of three specializations: nurse administration, nurse education, and nurse practitioner. New students may earn a B.S.N.-RN and an M.S.N.-RN degree with continuous enrollment, and post-master's certificates are also available.

The Ph.D. in nursing requires at least 45 credits beyond the master's degree. These include 15 credits in required interdisciplinary core courses, 21 credits in nursing courses, 6 credits in guided electives, 3 credits in the dissertation seminar, and 2-3 matriculation credits until the dissertation is completed. Students are eligible to take the required comprehensive examination when at least 30 credits have been completed with a GPA of B or higher. Upon successful completion of this examination, students may enroll in the Dissertation Seminar.

The School is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Facilities & Resources
The Center for Nursing Research promotes, assists, and facilitates nursing research with faculty members, students, and affiliated agencies. Its goals are threefold: to foster a climate within the School that promotes research and scholarship; to augment faculty and student scholarship activities, including data-based and practice-oriented publications in refereed journals and presentations at local/regional, national, and international conferences; and to increase intra- and extramural funding for faculty research endeavors. The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library includes more than 713,000 items, including approximately 2,600 periodical titles, 5,000 audiovisual items, and 150 electronic databases.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition is $685 per credit for master's degree students and $850 per credit for doctoral students.

Financial Aid:
Registered nurses are eligible for a 30 percent tuition discount each semester. Several grants or scholarships are available in varying amounts on the basis of academic merit, financial need, and nursing specialization. Loans are also available as well as research grants and fellowships for doctoral students.

Housing/Living Expenses:
Campus housing is available to full-time students for $4,600-$5,255 per semester. Meal plans are available at an additional cost. Students can also rent off-campus apartments for $450-$1000 per month or houses for $1000-$2000 per month

How to Apply
Admission requires a bachelor's degree in nursing with a GPA of 3.0 as well as the successful completion of a graduate nursing research course and a statistics course. Applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate institutions, GRE or GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, answers to five inquiries from the admissions staff, and a $30 application fee. The deadline to apply is November 1 for spring and July 1 for fall. Applications should be sent to the Office of Admissions, Barry University, 11300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida, 33161-6695.

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