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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

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.

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.

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Online Part-Time MSW Program

Designed for working professionals, the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work program is offered part-time, and can be completed in just four semesters. This cutting-edge program emphasizes trauma-informed resiliency frameworks, equipping students for advanced licensure in clinical social work while providing a robust foundation in policy, leadership, and applied social research.

  • Our online part-time program can be completed in 16 months (4 semesters), requiring 8-10 clinical internship hours per week and 90 minutes of synchronous classes each week.
  • The Clinical Track is a 32-credit program with a 500-hour internship requirement.
  • Admission Requirements include a BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program, completion of the BSW degree within the past five years, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all social work courses.

Highlights

  • Clinically-Focused Curriculum
    Engage with internationally recognized instructors through live virtual sessions and flexible coursework.
  • Dedicated Support
    Each student is paired with a faculty advisor and has access to Barry's extensive resources, including professional development programs.
  • Advanced-Standing Program
    Specializes in trauma-informed social work, emphasizing neurobiological underpinnings of trauma and neuroplasticity for positive behavioral change.
  • Voices of Change
  • Graduates, as voices of change, are equipped for advanced mental health counseling, clinical practice, and policy advocacy, promoting social justice and human rights.
  • Community Collaboration
    Enhance your learning experience with opportunities for community service and research collaboration with faculty and peers through the Student Services Office and Center for Human Rights and Social Justice, as well as personalized academic mentoring for career planning and employment preparation.

Curriculum: Part-time Advanced Standing MSW (32 Credits)

    • Psychopathology (3 cr)
    • Introduction to Trauma and Resilience (3 cr)
    • Advanced Clinical Practicum III (A) (2 cr)

    Total # of credits: 8

    • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals (3 cr)
    • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Families (3 cr)
    • Advanced Clinical Practicum III (B) (2 cr)

    Total # of credits: 8

    • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups (3 cr)
    • Mind Body Connection: The Neurobiology of Clinical Practice (3 cr)
    • Advanced Clinical Practicum IV (A)(2 cr)

    Total # of credits: 8

    • Evaluation of Clinical SW Practice (3 cr)
    • Leadership, Advocacy, and Policy Practice (3 cr)
    • Advanced Clinical Practicum IV (B) (2 cr)

    Total # of credits: 8

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Priority Deadline Date For Summer Semester: April 1
    • Priority Deadline Date For Fall Semester: July 1
    • Priority Deadline Date For Spring Semester: December 1

  • Part-time 32 credit:

    Students will enroll in trauma informed advanced clinical practice concentration courses. Students are required to take 2 courses per semester. In addition to those courses, students are required to complete 580 professional and clinical training hours over the course of their matriculation. Most students enrolled in the part-time program complete the degree in approximately 16 months.

  • The Online MSW degree program costs $ 675 per credit. We encourage you to speak to one of our dedicated financial aid officers, as financial assistance may be available. To book a one-on-one appointment with our in-house Financial Aid specialist, please visit: www.barry.edu/sswbooking.

  • We created our Online MSW program to maintain specific focus on advancing each student’s clinical practice. As such, direct feedback and dedicated instruction is paramount to the program mission. Our faculty are a key factor in delivering a top-notch program in an engaged, online format. While coursework and fieldwork may be completed within your existing schedule, you will participate weekly in live virtual sessions with peers and professors. These sessions mirror the face-to-face experiences gained through traditional on-campus programs. Additionally, your professors are experts in their fields and will guide you both in your studies and your search for meaningful professional and clinical internships that align with your individual strengths, interests, and goals.

  • Our online programs provide you with the same access to our award-winning faculty through "real-time" synchronous sessions. These programs are designed to ensure that Barry University Department of Social Work students receive more than just a degree, but the opportunity to become part of the Barry community of students, educators, and alumni. Our online programs will have several synchronous meetings. Rather than 3.5 hours in person, you will be a part of a 90-minute "real-time" academic experience.

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