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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 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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Curriculum

Kinesiology and Sport Sciences (BS)

Kinesiology and Sport Sciences (BS) Curriculum As an major in the Kinesiology and Sport Sciences program, you must exceed Barry University’s distribution requirement of 45 credits. The Science and Mathematics area requires 11 credits. Therefore, the total distribution credits required for Applied Sport & Exercise Science majors is 47 credits.

Theology and Philosophy: 9 credits

  • THE 201 - Theology, Faiths, Beliefs, and Traditions (3)
  • PHI 220 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
  • THE/PHI - From University approved distribution list (3)

Written and Oral Communication: 9 credits

  • ENG 111- First Year Composition and Literature (3)
  • ENG 112 - Techniques of Research (3)

OR

  • ENG 210 - Introduction to Literature (3)
  • SPE 101 or COM 104 or TH 155 (3)

Science and Mathematics: 11 credits

  • BIO 220 Human Anatomy (3)
  • BIO 220L Human Anatomy Laboratory (1)
  • MAT 107 General Education Math (3)

OR

  • Mat 109 Pre-Calculus 1 (3)

OR

  • MAT 152 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
  • SES 360 Essentials of Exercise Physiology (3)
  • SES 360L Essentials of Exercise Physiology Lab
    (also required in SES core but counted in distribution) (3)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits

  • PSY 281 - Introduction to Psychology (3)

From University approved distribution list (6)

Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits

From University approved distribution list

SES Core Requirements: 18 credits

(SES 112/112L, SES 360/SES 360L are required but counted in distribution)

  • SES 210 - Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences (3)
  • SES 212 - Emergency Response and SES 212 Lab (3)
  • SES 270 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
  • SES 335 - Introduction to Sport Psychology (3)

OR

  • SES 337 - Introduction to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 340 - Adapted Physical Activity in Sport and Recreation (3)
  • SES 360 - Essentials of Exercise Physiology and SES 360L Lab (Counts in Distribution) (4)

OR

  • SES 361 - Exercise Physiology and SES 361L Lab (4)
  • SES 480 - Contemporary Issues and Ethics in Sport (3)

Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Major Requirements: 22 credits

  • CS 180 - Digital Literacy (3)
  • SES 320 - Kinesiology (3)
  • SES 320L- Kinesiology Lab (3)
  • SES 326 - Principles of Motor Learning (3)
  • SES 328 - Theories of Coaching in Sport, Fitness, and Wellness (3)
  • SES 330 - Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
  • SES 465 - Organizational Leadership and Management in SES (3)
  • SES 485 - Risk Management in Sport and Exercise Sciences (3)

Concentration Options: 18 credits

Coaching Option

  • SES 332 - Applied Exercise Techniques and Injury Prevention (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 427 - Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 469 - Directed Readings in Coaching (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Fitness Specialist (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Coaching (3)

Fitness Specialist Option

  • SES 332 - Applied Exercise Techniques and Injury Prevention (3)
  • SES 337 - Intro to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 367 - Principles of Personal Training (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Coaching (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Fitness Specialist (3)

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Option

  • SES 337 - Introduction to Exercise Psychology (3)
  • SES 341 - Psychology of Injury (3)
  • SES 427 - Applied Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 437 - Research in Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (3)
  • SES 486 - Practicum in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (3)
  • Elective (3)

Integrative Experience

  • SES 499 - Internship (Coaching and Fitness Specialist Concentrations only (3)
  • Electives (9 hours minimum) (3)

Degree Total - 120 Credits

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