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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.

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Educational Leadership, MS/EdS

Which Program is Right for Me?

Educational Leadership, MS/EdS Which Program is Right for Me? Take the first step toward career and leadership advancement today! Choose the program that's right for you.

MS with Florida Certification

Florida certified teachers looking to obtain a master’s degree and Level I Florida state certification in Educational Leadership.

Curriculum

36 credit hours, including an internship completed within your school.

MS without Florida Certification

Current uncertified teachers or those eligible for certification either through another state or an alternative venue looking to obtain a master’s degree.

Curriculum

36 credit hours, including a practicum completed within your school.

EdS with Florida Certification

Florida certified teachers who already hold a master's degree in any area and wish to obtain an Educational Leadership degree Level I Florida state certification in Educational Leadership.

Curriculum

36 credit hours, including an internship completed within your school.

EdS without Florida Certification

Current uncertified teachers or those eligible for certification either through another state or an alternative venue looking to obtain a specialist degree.

Curriculum

30 credit hours, including a practicum completed within your school.

Certification

Florida certified teachers who already hold a master's degree in any area and wish to obtain Level I Florida state certification in Educational Leadership.

Please contact Dr. Randall Peterson, by emailing rpeterson@barry.edu or calling 305 899 4380 for more information.

Recertification

Please contact Dr. Randall Peterson, by emailing rpeterson@barry.edu or calling 305 899 4380 for more information.