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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 Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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.

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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

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.

Distance Education

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.

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.

Barry University Fire Academy

Firefighter Minimum Standards I and II Program

Professional firefighters attend to the needs of individuals and communities during times of crises, disasters, and emergencies. Career opportunities for firefighters who are also trained as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are projected to continue to grow. A firefighting career is more than a job, it is a call to serve the community.

Barry University’s Continuing Education Department offers the Firefighter I & II Program - an intensive 6-month long, 515-hour course that meets the requirements for certification as a firefighter, set forth by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training State Fire Marshal Office.

Fire Fighter Drill

During this program, you will be prepared for the written and practical portions of the State Firefighter I & II Certification Examination, as well as gain hands-on skills development with all types of firefight tools such as ladders and hoses.  Additionally, you will learn many other essential skills such as hazardous materials awareness, vehicle extrication, breathing apparatus usage, safety techniques and more.

Our professional academy program emphasizes cognitive and practical skill mastery, which has led to a very high percentage of candidate placements within the fire service.

Pre-requisite Needed before Taking Firefighter FFP-110 and FFP-210

Candidates are required to either have an EMT license, completed an EMT course within the last two years, or have taken a 40-hour first responder course.

Firefighter Information for Firefighter FFP-110 and FFP-210

  • Then the next step is to register for our PAT (Physical Agility Test) to get into the Fire Academy. Cost for the PAT is $100.00.
  • Course Description – This is a combined course, which features two individual sections, FFP 110 (Firefighter I) and FFP 210 (Firefighter II).
  • Class meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Nights from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and on Saturday from 08:00 am until 6:00
  • Cost of the program is $4,700
    • Fire 1 is $ 1800.00 Plus $ 50.00 Uniform SUPPLY fee
    • Fire 2 is $2,800 plus $50.00 material and SUPPLY fee
  • Additional cost include:
    • Bunker Gear 3rd party rental fees: Estimated $800 – $1,300
    • IFSTA 8th Edition of Essentials of Firefighting for Firefighter 1, IFSTA 8th Edition of Essentials of Firefighting for Firefighter 2, and IFSTA 6th Edition of Hazardous Materials for First Responders:  $96.00                   
  • This course is approved by the State of Florida’s Fire College
  • This course meets the JPR’s of NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications 2019 edition – Ladders, Hose, Search & Rescue, Water Supply, Ventilation, Fire Extinguishers, Ropes and Knots, Building Construction, Vehicle Extrication, Technical Rescue, Salvage and Overhaul, and Fire Prevention
  • This course also includes the Hazardous Materials component of 24 hours of Operations level training that follows NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • This course also includes the Division of Forestry portion, which includes I-100 Intro to ICS, S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior, S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter, L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline, S-110 Orientation to Fire Suppression.

Class Offerings for 2027

  • FFP 110 - January 5th - March 4th , 2027
  • FFP 110 - February 16th - April 15th , 2027
  • FFP 110 - June 1st - July 29th , 2027
  • FFP-110 - July 13th - September 2nd , 2027
  • FFP 210 - March 6th - June 11th , 2027
  • FFP 210 - April 17th - July 23rd , 2027
  • FFP 210 - July 31st - November 5th , 2027
  • FFP 210 - September 4th - December 17th , 2027

Registration Information for the Fire Academy

Students cannot register for the Fire Academy until they have completed the physical ability test!

This is the first step in the process!

Academy Entrance Physical Ability Test

  • December 5th, 2026 Saturday
  • May 1st, 2027 Saturday

PAT Registration Instructions

Additional questions may be directed to:

  • Fire Academy and PAT questions - Chief Benjamin Alderson at 954-444-0813 or via email to fire@barry.edu.
  • General EMS/Fire programs questions and registration - 954-443-0561 or via email to fire@barry.edu.

State Pass Rates

Year Pass Placement Retention
22 100% 94% 98%
23 93% 91% 93%
24 95% 92% 97%
25 94% 95% 96%
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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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