Master Programs

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).

Anesthesiology (MS)

The Master of Science Program in Anesthesiology has been designed for the bachelor-prepared registered nurse with critical care experience who wishes to become a nurse anesthetist. Nurse anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advance practice nurses who are credentialed to provide anesthesia and pain relief services

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.

Biomedical Sciences (MS)

Prepare for acceptance to medical or dental school or for a dynamic career in a professional research environment with a master's in biomedical sciences.

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.

Clinical Psychology (MS)

Provides the theoretical, scientific, technical, and personal experience necessary to enter into the practice or further study of mental health evaluation and treatment. The 36-credit option can enhance your credential for entry into doctoral programs. The 60-credit option prepares you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida.

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.

CRNA Program - Anesthesiology, MS

The Master of Science Program in Anesthesiology has been designed for the bachelor-prepared registered nurse with critical care experience who wishes to become a nurse anesthetist. Nurse anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advance practice nurses who are credentialed to provide anesthesia and pain relief services

Educational Leadership (MS)

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

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.

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.

Management (MS)

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

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.

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

Nurse Anesthesia Program – Anesthesiology, MS

The Master of Science Program in Anesthesiology has been designed for the bachelor-prepared registered nurse with critical care experience who wishes to become a nurse anesthetist. Nurse anesthetists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advance practice nurses who are credentialed to provide anesthesia and pain relief services

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.

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 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.

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.

Psychology, Clinical (MS)

Provides the theoretical, scientific, technical, and personal experience necessary to enter into the practice or further study of mental health evaluation and treatment. The 36-credit option can enhance your credential for entry into doctoral programs. The 60-credit option prepares you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida.

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.

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.

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