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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Special Education Specialization

Education (BS)

Education (BS) Special Education Specialization This specialization certifies you to teach students with mild exceptionalities in grades K-12.

What is Special Education?

Special Education is a broad term that describes the programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of students with varying exceptionalities. The Special Education specialization will prepare you to teach and work with students with specific learning disabilities (SLD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (InD), and emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) in diverse instructional settings, including the general education classroom.

What Will I Learn?

You will:

  • Learn evaluation techniques and procedures for identifying children with exceptionalities
  • Design classroom tests and examine test data to facilitate decision about students’ learning
  • Learn about classroom organization, behavior management, and communication skills appropriate for managing the spectrum of behaviors found in exceptional students, including students with emotional and behavioral disorders
  • Develop and implement culturally-responsive teaching practices
  • Use appropriate evidence-based strategies to differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs

Using content-area knowledge, you will graduate knowing how to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for students across all grade levels. Our graduates are prepared to enter the field of Special Education as professionals who are knowledgeable, reflective, and informed advocates for students with mild exceptionalities.

Where Can I Teach?

Earlier and more accurate identification of students with special needs has led to an increase in the amount and type of instructional services that are needed and appropriate for these students. The demand for highly-trained and qualified special-education teachers is critical throughout the state of Florida. As a Barry graduate, you will be equipped with the skills needed to effectively plan and prepare appropriate instruction for all your students.

You may consider becoming a:

  • Special education resource and/or inclusion teacher (grades K-12)
  • Lead teacher/specialist of students with high-incidence disabilities
  • Community-based specialist to assist young adults with disabilities learn vocational and post-secondary skills
  • Special-education mentor and/or tutor in various private organizations or instructional centers

Did you know...

With one additional year, you are able to complete your Master of Science degree? This will build on your undergraduate coursework.

Special Education Specialization Curriculum

Course Descriptions

  • This course presents an overview of the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical exceptionalities of children and the disability laws that protect their rights to a free and appropriate education. In addition, this course examines the formal and informal evaluation techniques and procedures to provide an objective data base for individualized instruction for children with exceptionalities. Students gain experience in designing classroom tests and examine test data to facilitate decision making. Prerequisites: EDU 160 and EDU 221. Fall course only.
  • This course examines and evaluates curriculum models, including the administration of instructional systems and curriculum materials necessary for students with disabilities. Individualized educational programs and transition planning for post school life are explored and developed. Field experience required. Prerequisite: ESE 201. Spring course only.
  • This course introduces and evaluates instructional strategies for children with specific learning (LD) disabilities and intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) based on the development, implementation, and evaluation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Field experience required. Prerequisite: ESE 202. Spring course only.
  • This course analyzes the various forms of classroom organization, behavior management, and communication skills appropriate for managing the spectrum of behaviors found in exceptional students, including students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies, functional behavioral assessments, and positive behavioral supports in inclusive settings. Field experience required. Prerequisite: ESE 302. Spring course only.
     
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