Doctorate Programs

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Counseling is CACREP-accredited and provides a specialization in marital, couple, and family counseling 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.

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Prepares graduates for positions as evaluators, scholars, and researchers in academic, governmental, and non-profit research institutes. This specialization emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, theories, and methodologies related to contemporary issues in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

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Prepares professionals who can conduct research on the care, education, and welfare of young children, but also provide programs and services that are developmentally appropriate for children of varying ability, culture, and language. In addition this specialization prepares professionals to work in urban, multicultural environments where policy decisions, issues, and curriculum development require careful study and analysis.

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Designed for individuals who aspire to university teaching, policy, research, and curriculum development positions in reading and literacy related fields. The goals of this specialization are to produce scholars who will enhance the knowledge base of curriculum and instruction for literacy; provide leaders for all levels of reading instruction, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of educator preparation programs; and prepare individuals who can provide expertise and leadership to the evolving field of reading.

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The doctoral program prepares you for career positions in community, state, and government agencies; classroom teaching, and personnel preparation positions. Although the program orientation is non-categorical, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in one category of exceptionality (i.e., Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders, or Autism) by completing the Seminars in ESE, the elective course(s), and the dissertation.

Emphasizes second language and literacy acquisition as well as bilingualism, thereby preparing professionals for academic positions in the United States and abroad.

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The Doctor of Ministry degree provides advanced theological reflection on and understanding of ministerial praxis and leadership through the study of practical biblical, systematic, sacramental/liturgical, and moral theology. It offers concentrations in institutional and military ministry or in Hispanic/Latino theology and ministry for ecclesial ministers. This program recognizes a critical need for the professional development of minsters and responds to the shortage of educational opportunities in South Florida for advanced studies that emphasize the ministerial implications of the insights of theology.

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The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is an intensive four-year medical curriculum designed to provide students with a broad base of medical knowledge and extensive clinical experience in podiatric medicine. After graduation students are prepared to continue their careers in a residency program. They can specialize in orthopedics, primary care, sports medicine, surgery, podopediatrics, or wound care and management.

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Earn a Master of Business Administration while pursuing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. This dual-degree program can be completed within the same 4 years of the traditional DPM program.

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The Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) degree is designed for MSW practitioners seeking a doctoral-level practice-focused degree in clinical practice. Graduates are prepared to be experts in trauma-informed clinical practice, program and organizational management, and to be producers/disseminators of practice-based knowledge for both the professional practice community and Schools of Social Work.

Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work: The PhD in Social Work is designed for those seeking careers primarily in applied social work research and teaching (in institutions of higher learning). Graduates are prepared to engage in independent research and scholarship that informs social work practice at multiple levels.

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Earn a Master of Business Administration while pursuing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. This dual-degree program can be completed within the same 4 years of the traditional DPM program.

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Prepares professionals who can conduct research on the care, education, and welfare of young children, but also provide programs and services that are developmentally appropriate for children of varying ability, culture, and language. In addition this specialization prepares professionals to work in urban, multicultural environments where policy decisions, issues, and curriculum development require careful study and analysis.

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Located in Orlando, Florida, Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law offers the prestigious Juris Doctor (JD) degree, and provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to aid society through the competent and ethical practice of law. The curriculum is designed to develop students' analytical ability, communication skills, and understanding of the codes of professional responsibility and ethics that are central to the practice of law. The faculty's interactive teaching methods, including simulations and role-playing, prepares students for real-life legal practice.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Counseling is CACREP-accredited and provides a specialization in marital, couple, and family counseling 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.

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This program is designed for the BSN graduates with a nursing license (RN), who want to achieve the highest level of nurse education through an efficient path while developing the professional opportunities that lead to life-long achievement.

This program is designed for nurses with a nursing license (RN) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree who want to earn a PhD in Nursing through an efficient path while developing the professional opportunities that lead to life-long achievement.

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 South Florida.

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A specialization in Acute Care provides a minimum of 500 hours of clinical learning including an acute care practicum. Develop the expertise necessary for patient management of high-risk critically ill adults and their families and advanced nursing practice skills across the wellness-illness continuum.

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This program is designed for registered nurses seeking to enter the nurse anesthesia profession. Barry University's well-rounded anesthesiology faculty includes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and instructors from a variety of backgrounds. Our broad experiences provide our students with the ideal learning environment. The science-based curriculum will help you develop your expertise in anesthesiology, pharmacology, and physiology, as well as a broad understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and advanced practice. Our graduates have excellent pass rates on the NCE licensing exam and are highly sought after by hospitals and anesthesia groups nationwide.

A specialization in Family Practice provides a minimum of 500 hours of clinical learning including a practicum in family wellness. Develop the expertise necessary for the management of individuals and their families across the wellness-illness continuum.

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Our Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is for nurses who have already obtained their Master of Science in Nursing. This program allows you to complete the DNP program within five semesters (two years) plus completion of the DNP project. One on-campus session will be required.

This practice-focused doctoral program has been designed for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) holding a master's degree or higher. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization on Anesthesiology prepares CRNAs to acquire the clinical, organizational, financial and leadership knowledge to design and implement programs of care delivery which significantly impact health care outcomes.

This doctoral program prepares you to positively contribute to areas such as research, policy development, law, history of education, and the teaching/learning process. Through a diversified curriculum, you will be exposed to leadership theories, dynamics of change, and the integration of a cybernetics framework and be prepared to work toward a research platform and teaching agenda that complement the higher education context.

You can achieve an EdD in the field of Human Resource Development (HRD). This practitioner doctoral program advances lifelong learning for students who want to further their knowledge in HRD, as well as develop their competitive advantage as a vision-driven leader.

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The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is an intensive four-year medical curriculum designed to provide students with a broad base of medical knowledge and extensive clinical experience in podiatric medicine. After graduation students are prepared to continue their careers in a residency program. They can specialize in orthopedics, primary care, sports medicine, surgery, podopediatrics, or wound care and management.

DPM; Medicine program; Podiatry ; School of podiatric

Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work: The PhD in Social Work is designed for those seeking careers primarily in applied social work research and teaching (in institutions of higher learning). Graduates are prepared to engage in independent research and scholarship that informs social work practice at multiple levels.

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This educational doctoral (EdD) program is designed to specifically meet the needs of educational practitioners seeking advanced leadership position in a range of PK-12 educational institutions. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to transform educational institutions and meet the demands of an ever-changing society.