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Barry University 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.

The undergraduate and master's programs for the School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The undergraduate nursing program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

The Adrian Dominican School of Education and the teacher education programs in the schools of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences and Natural and Health Sciences are approved by the Department of Education of the State of Florida as standard teacher training programs, and, because of Florida's reciprocal certification agreement, are in a position to graduate students eligible for teacher certification in most states.

Students who graduate from the PreKindergarten/Primary Montessori Program receive accreditation from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

The Andreas School of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

The Ellen Whiteside McDonnell School of Social Work's M.S.W. and B.S.W. programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

In the School of Graduate Medical Sciences, the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Program is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education; the Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Barry University's School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

The graduate programs in Theology hold associate membership in the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

The Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

The Cardiovascular Perfusion Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Barry University is also a member of H.A.C.U., the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

NOTICE
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, or physical limitation. This includes policies and procedures related to membership on the Board of Trustees, the educational program, employment and personnel practices, admissions, scholarships/grants/ loans, and participation in athletic, and other student activities. This institution is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students.