Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barry University.
Adrian Dominican School of Education, Leadership, and Human Development Graduate Programs Accreditations All of the Barry University School of Education, Leadership, and Human Development graduate programs are accredited by the regional accrediting agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The Ph.D. in Counseling Program was granted national accreditation in July, 2009, from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) can be accessed at http://www.cacrep.org/.
The Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Program was granted national accreditation in the Mental Health Counseling; Marital, Couple, Family Counseling; and School Counseling specializations in April 2003, from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Information on the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) can be accessed at http://www.cacrep.org/.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the premiere national accrediting agency for Counseling Programs; accreditation from CACREP signifies that the accredited program meets the highest training standards of the counseling profession.
Graduates of Barry's Counseling Program are eligible to take the examination to become a National Certified Counselor (N.C.C.).
National Accreditation and Equivalency Council of The Bahamas (NAECOB)
The National Accreditation and Equivalency Council (NAECOB) is responsible for registering and accrediting primary schools, secondary schools, post-secondary schools, and any institution or provider that offers training in The Bahamas. The following counseling programs are accredited by NAECOB in The Bahamas for both face-to-face and online delivery:
The Florida Department of Education
Please note: More information regarding the Florida Department of Education can be accessed at http://www.fldoe.org/
Educational Leadership
The Master of Science (MS) and Specialist in Education (EdS) Programs in Educational Leadership are approved by the Florida Department of Education. Completion of the Educational Leadership program provides a candidate with eligibility to obtain the Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate.
Exceptional Student Education/Endorsement in Autism
A master's degree is offered in ESE. Endorsements in Autism can be added to the degree program. In February 2003, the Florida Department of Education issued a memorandum informing all colleges and universities about the Endorsement in Autism. The Endorsement consists of 12 credits (four courses) beyond, or in addition to, a valid certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE). The Endorsement in Autism may be added to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in ESE. You can find additional information regarding Barry's program for the Autism Endorsement.
Exceptional Student Education/Exceptional Student Education/Gifted Endorsement
A master's degree is offered in ESE. Endorsements in Gifted can be added to the degree program. The Gifted Endorsement is composed of five courses, which adhere to the exemplary standards for graduate programs in gifted education and position papers by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the performance based-standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and the Florida Competencies for Exceptional Student Education and Gifted (FCESE/G). Barry's core courses for the Gifted Endorsement meet the specialization requirements of the Florida Gifted Endorsement (6A-4.01791). The NAGC can be accessed at www.nagc.org; the CEC be accessed at www.cec.sped.org.
Reading/Reading Certification
The Master of Science (MS) in Reading Program is also approved by the Florida Department of Education for Reading Certification. This means that a graduate will be eligible for state Reading Certification and qualified to be a Reading Specialist. This is a 30-credit program. Information on accreditation for Barry's Reading Programs.
Reading/Reading Endorsement
The Reading Endorsement is approved by the Florida Department of Education. This Endorsement will allow a graduate to be a highly-qualified teacher of Reading and be eligible to teach all reading courses. This is a 15-credit program. Information on accreditation for Barry's Reading Programs.
School Psychology
The Specialist in School Psychology Program (SSP) is approved by the Florida Department of Education and by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Information on accreditation for Barry's School Psychology program. The NASP website can be accessed at www.nasponline.org.
National Association of School Psychologists
Barry University's Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) program is approved by the Florida Department of Education and by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). NASP program approval/national recognition is an important indicator of quality graduate education in school psychology, comprehensive content, and extensive and properly supervised field experiences and internships. Obtaining national certification enables you to practice in other states without undergoing recertification. Information for accreditation for Barry's Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) program. The Florida Department of Education website can be accessed at www.fldoe.org. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) website can be accessed at www.nasponline.org/.