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Barry is a Catholic university in the Dominican tradition, founded in 1940 in Miami Shores. Learn about our mission, our history and where we're headed.

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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.

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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.

Professional & Career Education

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.

Honors Program Orientation

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.

Access research resources, technology, study spaces, and expert support to help you succeed academically.

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Health, Arts, and Spirituality (H.A.S.) Initiative

Designed for Professionals Across Disciplines

The program welcomes professionals and individuals across Miami-Dade and Broward counties who are interested in the intersection of health, arts, and spirituality, including those working in:

health

Healthcare and nursing

Care

Palliative care, hospice care, and assisted living

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Hospital chaplaincy and faith-based organizations

Program Flexibility

Creative arts therapies

teamwork

Education and community health

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    Healthcare and nursing

  • Care

    Palliative care, hospice care, and assisted living

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    Hospital chaplaincy and faith-based organizations

  • Program Flexibility

    Creative arts therapies

  • teamwork

    Education and community health

Certificate Completion

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of completion presented at the H.A.S. Graduation and Pinning Ceremony.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities may also be available, subject to confirmation of eligibility and applicable credits.

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H.A.S. at Barry and Beyond

The H.A.S. Initiative extends beyond the classroom through campus and community programming, educational events, and retreats.

These experiences bring together professionals, students, and community members to exchange ideas, foster meaningful connections, and explore new possibilities in 21st-century healthcare.

Educational Events

Opportunities to explore interdisciplinary research and emerging approaches to care

Community Experience & Retreats

Meaningful experiences that encourage connection, reflection, and collaboration

Explore What’s Possible

Discover the H.A.S. Initiative and learn more about the upcoming Certificate Program.

Sr. Jamie Caporizo, OP, MSM

Director, Health, Arts and Spirituality (H.A.S.) Initiative
jcaporizo@barry.edu 
305-899-3816

H.A.S Certificate Pre-Registration

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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.

Barry University’s EASE Grant Performance Measures on Access Rate, Affordability Rate, Graduation Rate, Retention Rate and Postgraduate Employment Rate are specifically listed on the ICUF Dashboard at this link: icuf.org/dashboard.

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