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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.

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About the Program

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD in Nursing is a research-oriented degree program. Students are exposed to nursing and interdisciplinary core research courses and have opportunities to learn with students from other disciplines. Students can enter the PhD program after completion of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN or equivalent) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP or equivalent) degree. The PhD program offers a part-time study option for all levels of entry. To graduate with a PhD, post-MSN students must complete a minimum of 50 credits; post-DNP students must complete a minimum of 30 credits.

With an online PhD curriculum and a flexible, part-time format designed for working professionals, our students engage in interdisciplinary coursework and collaborate closely with faculty advisors to shape a program that aligns with their career goals. You'll dive deep into nursing and core research courses while exploring critical topics such as the social determinants of health, a central theme that shapes both coursework and dissertation research.

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What is a PhD in Nursing?

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing is the highest academic degree in the field focused on research, theory development, and scholarly inquiry. Unlike clinical doctorates like the DNP, which emphasize advanced nursing practice, the PhD is centered on generating new knowledge that shapes health policy, nursing education, and evidence-based practice.

Whether you're interested in influencing healthcare systems, addressing pressing health disparities, or contributing to academic scholarship, this degree opens the door to leadership in academic, research, and policy-making arenas.

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Research-Focused Doctoral Degree

Research-Focused Doctoral Degree

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Flexible Entry Points

Flexible Entry Points  Students can enter the program with a MSN or DNP

Program Goals

The goals of the program are to prepare graduates as nursing scholars who:

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Contribute

Use multiple perspectives of knowing and practice to acknowledge multi-disciplinary contributions to knowledge generation and use of evidence-based research in practice.

2

Advance Healthcare

Contribute to ethical solutions that advance health care in a culturally diverse global society through the formulation and implementation of strategies that serve the public interest.

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Are Informed

Are informed by philosophical, social, cultural, ethical, technologic, economic, and political issues.

4

Research

Generate, test, utilize, and extend knowledge through relevant research and theory development and disseminate their findings to the broader nursing and scientific community.

5

Provide Leadership

Provide leadership in nursing with innovative solutions that positively influence regional, national, and/or global communities.

Have Questions? Our Graduate Admissions Team is Here to Help!

Choosing a doctoral program is a big decision, and we understand that you may have questions about the application process, course structure, or how to balance your studies with work and life. That’s why our Graduate Admissions Team is here to help!

Schedule a time that works for you and begin the conversation. Our team is excited to learn more about you and we can’t wait to see you break through @ Barry University.

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Financial Aid

Barry University offers competitive, affordable tuition with the personalized experience of a private institution. Scholarships, assistantships, and financial aid options are available to help offset costs, with dedicated staff to guide you through the process. Graduate nursing students may also be eligible for program-specific tuition discounts.

Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page to learn more. 

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Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

Continued and sustained funding for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is essential to addressing the critical national nursing faculty shortage. Barry University’s PhD in Nursing program has benefited from this important federal initiative, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, designed to expand the pipeline of doctorally prepared nurses who will serve as educators in schools of nursing.

Through the NFLP, PhD in Nursing students may receive up to $40,000 per year in loan support in exchange for a commitment to teach in an accredited school of nursing after graduation. For each of the four years of full-time teaching, a portion of the loan is forgiven, resulting in up to 85% of the total loan balance being canceled, leaving graduates responsible for repaying only 15% of the funds borrowed. This model significantly reduces the financial burden of doctoral education while preparing highly qualified nurse scholars for academic careers.

For over 16 years, through the NFLP initiative, over 300 Barry University graduates have been beneficiaries who, in exchange for this support, have gone on to teach for at least 4 years in schools of nursing. Sustaining this funding ensures that Barry University can continue preparing the nurse faculty needed to educate future nurses, ultimately strengthening the nursing workforce and the nation’s healthcare system.

Virtual Information Sessions

Join one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about our DNP program. This session will walk you through program options, the admissions process, application requirements, and what makes our graduate nursing experience distinctive.

Accreditation

The School of Nursing maintains accreditation for its undergraduate (BSN), master's (MSN), post-graduate certificates (ARNP), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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