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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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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.

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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.

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Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Curriculum

The Honors Program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to ignite critical inquiry, spark intellectual curiosity, and deepen social responsibility. Through thought-provoking coursework and immersive co-curricular experiences, students explore complex global challenges, embrace their roles as connected citizens, and develop the skills to lead with insight and integrity. Innovative learning approaches empower them to think across boundaries and act as catalysts for meaningful change.

  • Students must complete our 18-credit curriculum

    • HON 110H: Honors Foundations
    • PHI 191H: Philosophy and Theology in Dialogue
    • SOC 394H: The World in America
    • ENG 358H: Modernist and Postmodernist Literature
    • HON 303H: Research Methods
    • HON 47XH: Senior Project
      • HON 470H: Honors Thesis
        • The Honors Thesis is the traditional pathway for many Honors Programs. Students will work with expert faculty to conduct original research that culminates in a thesis paper
      • HON 471H: Honors Capstone
        • The Honors Capstone provides students with a unique opportunity to complete a creative project that aligns with their major. Capstone projects are highly individualized and may include a portfolio of work, a performance, or another creative medium alongside a written explanation and reflection of the project
      • HON 472H: Honors Internship
        • The Honors Internship offers students the opportunity to complete an internship related to their major or future career plan. The internship must be approved by the program director and students must complete 120 hours in one semester and a written reflection of their experience.
      • HON 473H: Honors Service-Learning Project
        • The Honors Service-Learning Project allows students to complete a long-term project with one of Barry University’s community partners to help address one of their needs. This pathway requires students to be trained on best practices of service-learning and using skills learned in their major to collaborate with a community partner.

    Senior Project Pathways

    • All students in the Honors Program must complete one of the Senior Project Pathways. Students can choose any of the options, but their pathway must align with their major and be approved by the Honors Program director at the beginning of the student’s senior year.

    Please note that students who transfer to Barry University with 60 or more credits will not need to take HON 110H or PHI 191H. They will graduate the program with 12 Honors Program credits.

    For any questions about the curriculum or planning your course schedule, please contact the Honors Program director, Dr. Sarah Riva at sriva@barry.edu or 305-899-3471.

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Requirements

To remain in good standing with the Honors Program, students must ensure the following:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher
  • Attend at least two Honors Program sponsored or co-sponsored events per semester
  • Remain on track to complete the curriculum in a timely fashion. Students must enroll in one course per semester for six semesters, completing the curriculum in sequence.

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