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Accounting (MS)

Comprehensive program designed for students seeking a quality accounting program with a strong focus ethics and social responsibility. Fulfills requirements to sit for license/certification examinations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certification in Financial Management (CFM), Certification in Management Accounting (CMA).

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Post Master's Certificate)

Administration (MA)

Biology (MS)

This program offers secondary school teachers of biology the opportunity to continue their life science studies in greater depth, become current in their field, and obtain the credentials required for advancement in their careers.

Broadcast Communication (MA)

Broadcasting Certificate

Business Administration (MBA)

Comprehensive program designed to provide students with a global business perspective and tools for intelligent problem solving by using best practices and contemporary methodologies. MBA specializations in marketing, accounting, finance, health service administration, international business and management.

Business Administration, Evening (MBA)

Clinical Biology (BS) Histotechnology

Counseling (Ed.S.) Dual Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy & Mental Health Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives with this dual specialization. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Dual Specialization in Mental Health Counseling / Rehabilitation Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of mental health and rehabilitation counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of marital, couple, and family counseling and therapy. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Mental Health Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of mental health counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of rehabilitation counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Specialization in School Counseling

Increase your education and skills beyond the Master’s degree for licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives in the area of school counseling. Designed for those holding master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Counseling (Ed.S.) Undecided

Designed for students who already hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university and who are unclear of what specialization they wish to choose. Upon enrollment and meeting with a faculty advisor, the student will be requested to choose a specialization.

Counseling (MS) Dual Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy & Mental Health Counseling

Provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor in applied settings. Both specializations are CACREP-accredited; students choose one as the designated CACREP-approved specialization. Both specializations include the academic requirements for licensure.

Counseling (MS) Dual Specialization in Mental Health Counseling / Rehabilitation Counseling

Provides the necessary coursework and skills to prepare students to function as a Mental Health Counselor and, also, provide counseling for the physically, mentally, and emotionally impaired. The Mental Health Counseling specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for certification as a mental health practitioner and for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

This specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. This Program provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as a Marriage and Family Therapist in applied settings.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Mental Health Counseling

This specialization is CACREP-accredited and includes the academic requirements for certification as a mental health practitioner and for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. This Program provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as a Mental Health Counselor in applied settings.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling

This specialization provides students with knowledge and skills for counseling the physically and mentally disabled. The Program includes coursework and clinical experiences to increase the student's understanding of counseling for various rehabilitation populations and settings.

Counseling (MS) Specialization in School Counseling

This specialization is CACREP-accredited and approved by the Florida State Department of Education to prepare school counselors at the elementary and secondary levels and leads to Florida certification in Guidance and Counseling PK-12. Provides the necessary coursework to prepare students to function as a School Counselor in applied school settings, including counseling students, and consulting with teachers, administrators, and parents within the school setting.

Counseling (MS) Undecided

The Undecided category is provided for students who are unclear of what specialization they wish to choose at this time. Upon enrollment and meeting with a faculty advisor, the student will be requested to choose a specialization.

Counseling (Ph.D.) Specialization in Marital, Couple & Family Counseling / Therapy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Counseling is CACREP-accredited and provides a specialization in marital, couple, and family counseling / therapy for students who hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. The Program trains students for leadership positions in counseling and related fields.

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) Specialization in Culture, Language, and Literacy (TESOL)

This doctoral program and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to careers in college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; personnel preparation and policy positions in school districts, and curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) Specialization in Curriculum Evaluation and Research

This doctoral program and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to careers in college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; personnel preparation and policy positions in school districts, and curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) Specialization in Early Childhood Education

The doctoral program and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to careers in college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; personnel preparation and policy positions in school districts; and curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) Specialization in Elementary Education

This doctoral program and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to careers in college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; personnel preparation and policy positions in school districts; and curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D.) Specialization in Reading, Language, and Cognition

This doctoral program and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to careers in the following: college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; personnel preparation and policy positions in school districts; and curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine / Business Administration (MBA) Dual Program

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine / Master of Public Health (MPH) Dual Program

Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)

Prepares school administrators for K-12 schools; DOE-approved for certification in educational leadership at the MS level.

Educational Leadership (MS)

Prepares school administrators for K-12 schools; DOE-approved for certification in educational leadership at the MS level.

Educational Leadership without certification (Ed.S.)

Educational Leadership without certification (MS)

Emergency Medical Technician

Exceptional Student Education (MS) Autism Endorsement

This degree and specialization are designed for teachers who are already certified in ESE, but would like to work specifically with students who have been identified as having autism or one of the five autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Graduates of this program will be eligible to receive an endorsement in Autism Education, grades K-12.

Exceptional Student Education (MS) Gifted Endorsement

This degree specialization are designed or teachers who are already certified in an area of education and would like to work with students with special gifts and talents. Graduates of this program will be eligible to receive an endorsement in Gifted Education, grades K-12.

Finance (Post-Graduate Certificate)

Health Service Administration (BS)

Health Services Administration (MS)

Health care executives are the health professionals who most directly impact health care delivery and are responsible for ensuring patient access to treatment, promoting quality, and increasing staff morale on a day-to-day basis.

Health Services Administration Graduate Certificate

Health Services Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Histotechnology - Clinical Biology (BS)

Histotechnology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (non-degree)

Barry University’s histotechnology program is one of only three programs of its kind in the United States accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Information Technology (BS)

Information Technology (BS) Portfolio Option

Information Technology (BS) Specialization in Info Systems Admin

Information Technology (BS) Specialization in Network & Sys. Eng.

Information Technology (BS) Specialization in Telecommunications

Information Technology (BS) Specialization in Web Appl & Software Dev

International Business (Post-Graduate Certificate)

Law

Leadership and Education (Ph.D.) Specialization in Exceptional Student Education (Special Education)

This degree and specialization are designed for individuals who aspire to leadership, teaching, and/or research positions in Special Education. Graduates are prepared for college or university teaching and research; leadership positions in community, state, and government agencies; classroom teaching, and personnel preparation positions.

Leadership and Education (Ph.D.) Specialization in Higher Ed Administration

This degree and specialization prepare you for leadership positions in education, specifically, the community college or university system, as well as government agencies or organizations closely related to higher education. Graduates are prepared to contribute to research, program evaluation, law, history of education, and the teaching/learning process.

Leadership and Education (Ph.D.) Specialization in Human Resource Development

This degree and specialization will prepare you to lead your organization to higher levels of quality and productivity. Develop the skills necessary to help people and organizations adapt to continuous change, increase the learning capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to optimize growth and effectiveness, and enhance the relationships between people, learning, and organizations by using systematic change processes.

Leadership and Education (Ph.D.) Specialization in Leadership

This degree and specialization integrates the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become highly accomplished professionals and outstanding leaders of public and non-public educational institutions. Students are prepared to assume leadership positions in various organizations in their communities.

Legal Studies (BS)

Legal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Liberal Studies (BLS)

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Humanities

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Legal Studies

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Psychology

Liberal Studies (BLS) Specialization in Social Welfare

Liberal Studies (MLS)

Management (MS)

Comprehensive program focused on developing leadership skills i.e. decision-making, human resource and management. Designed for individuals from diverse undergraduate backgrounds.

Management (Post-Graduate Certificate)

Marketing (Post-Graduate Certificate)

MBA

Comprehensive program designed to provide students with a global business perspective and tools for intelligent problem solving by using best practices and contemporary methodologies. MBA specializations in marketing, accounting, finance, health service administration, international business and management.

MBA (Evening)

Ministry, Doctor of (D.Min.)

Montessori (Ed.S.) Specialization in Early Childhood Education

These degrees prepare one to implement a holistic, personalized, self-paced, hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children (ages two and one-half-through-six) using the Montessori Method.

Montessori (Ed.S.) Specialization in Elementary Education

These degrees prepare one to implement a holistic, personalized, self-paced, hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children (ages two and one-half-through-six) using the Montessori Method.

Montessori (MS) Specialization in Early Childhood Education

These degrees prepare one to implement a holistic, personalized, self-paced, hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children (ages two and one-half-through-six) using the Montessori Method.

Montessori (MS) Specialization in Elementary Education

These degrees prepare one to implement a holistic, personalized, self-paced, hands-on developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children (ages two and one-half-through-six) using the Montessori Method.

Movement Science (MS)

An innovative program of study geared to allow you to personalize your academic interests

Movement Science (MS) Specialization in Exercise Science

Advanced studies in clinical and research exercise physiology

Movement Science (MS) Specialization in Injury and Sport Biomechanics

Movement Science (MS) Specialization in Sport & Exercise Psychology

Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Acute Care

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as an acute care nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Family Health

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as an acute care nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner (Post Master's Certificate)

Nursing (Ph.D.)

The PhD provides a framework for inquiry that is responsive to global trends and contemporary challenges in nursing and health care. It is grounded in a perspective that seeks justice, eschews prejudice, and embraces community service. Educational experience is enhanced by the multicultural and multifaceted nature of S. Florida.

Nursing Administration (MSN)

Prepare for a leadership role as a nurse administrator with this graduate degree that develops your skills in organizational behavior, clinical operations and system design, quality measurement and risk management, fiscal operations and systematic change, human resource development and the use of technology.

Nursing Administration (MSN) / Business Administration (MBA) Dual Program

This dual program is designed to prepare nurse leaders with a unique blend of nursing, leadership and business skills. Graduates will have the ability to assume leadership in a variety of health-related arenas: hospitals, corporate offices, ambulatory care facilities, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Nursing Administration (MSN) Accelerated RN to MSN Program

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as a nurse administrator.

Nursing Administration (Post Master's Certificate)

If you have an MSN in another area of specialization and want to enhance your expertise in Nursing Administration, this Post Master’s Certificate is an excellent option.

Nursing Education (MSN)

Prepare to assume the roles of teacher, scholar, and collaborator with the MSN in Nursing Education. Contribute to growth in the field through your research and teaching.

Nursing Education (MSN) Accelerated RN to MSN Program

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to advance to a leadership role as a nurse educator.

Nursing Education (Post Master's Certificate)

If you have an MSN in another area and want to enhance your expertise in Nursing Education, this Post Master’s Certificate is an excellent option.

Nursing Practice (DNP)

Prepare to become a leader and expert on health care programs, standards, and guidelines that reflect evidence-based research findings. Designed for advanced practice nurses desiring the highest level of educational preparation and excellence in nursing practice, or in areas that support clinical practice such as management and policymaking.

Occupational Therapy (MS)

The Occupational Therapy Program at Barry University offers an innovative curriculum that leads to a Master of Science degree, and prepares you for certification as a registered occupational therapist.

Organizational Learning & Leadership (MS)

This degree program focuses on key competencies surrounding individual, group, and organizational learning. This program is designed for students to lead and manage change in organizations and develop people in the workplace. Career opportunities include positions like Director of Human Resources, Manager of Training, or Career Coach.

Organizational Learning & Leadership (MS) Specialization in Higher Education Administration

This program prepares individuals for academic, mid-management positions in higher education (e.g., professional positions in Academic Affairs, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Activities, Residential Life, Adult and Continuing Education) and specific federal, state, and/or local-level funded programs in community colleges and universities.

Pastoral Ministry for Hispanics (MA)

Pastoral Theology (MA)

Photography (MA)

Photography (MFA)

Practical Theology (MA)

Professional Administration (BS)

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Health Services Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Human Resources Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Information Technology

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Legal Studies

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Network Administration

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Organizational Leadership

Professional Administration (BS) Specialization in Public Administration

Professional Studies (BPS)

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Exercise Science

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Health Services Administration

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Human Resources

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Info Technology

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Network & Sys. Eng.

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Prof. Administration

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Public Admin.

Professional Studies (BPS) Specialization in Sport Management

Public Administration (BPA)

Public Administration (MPA)

Public Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Public Health (MPH)

From health promotion and disease prevention, to epidemiology, environmental health, and adequate access to health care, public health addresses some of today’s toughest issues.

Public Relations/Corporate Communication (MA)

Reading (EdS)

This degree is individuals with a master's degree who wish to become a reading specialist, reading leader, reading coach, or reading resource person working in the K-12 school environment or at the district level. Degree is not DOE-approved for the Florida reading certification, but offers the coursework that meets the state's requirements for reading certification.

Reading (MS)

This degree is DOE-approved to meet the state requirements for the Florida reading certification and prepares the educator to become a reading specialist, reading leader, reading coach, or reading resource person who works in the K-12 school environment.

RN with Non-nursing BS/BA (MSN Bridge Option)

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and meet the necessary criteria, this option allows you to move more quickly into advanced nursing practice.

School Psychology (MS)

Social Work (MSW)

Social Work (MSW) 32-Credit, Advanced Standing, Full Time

Social Work (MSW) 32-Credit, Advanced Standing, Part Time

Social Work (MSW) 60-Credit, Full Time

Social Work (MSW) 60-Credit, Part Time

Social Work (Ph.D.)

Specialist in School Psychology

This degree program is designed for students who wish to work closely with individuals from birth to age 21 in the school environment.

Sport Management (MS)

Advanced studies in promotion and management for athletic administration, sport, and sport-related organizations

Sport Management (MS) / Business Administration (MBA) Dual Program

Dual-degree program with additional business theory for sport-related fields

Theology (MA) Practical

Theology, Certificate in Hispanic/Latino Theology & Ministry