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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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Barry University Students

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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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        Undergraduate Nursing @ Barry University

        The undergraduate nursing programs at Barry University are designed to prepare compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready nurses for today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

        Barry University offers three pathways, allowing students to choose the track that best aligns with their background, goals and timeline. No matter the pathway, students benefit fromexperienced faculty, state-of the-art labs, and exceptional clinical experiences that support licensure preparation and long-term career success in nursing.

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        Program Options:

        • Pre-Nursing

          The pre-nursing program provides the first two years of general education, prerequisites, and supporting courses needed for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program option. These two years help prepare you for the courses that lead to acquiring the BSN degree.

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        • Nursing (BSN) Traditional Option

          The Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional Option, is a two-year program designed for transfer or third year undergraduate students who have completed their pre-requisites and are ready to begin the nursing program.

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          Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option

          The Accelerated Option is designed for students who already have a Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline and now wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). The Accelerated Option is an intensive, fifteen month program.

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        One of the most Credible BSN Programs in Florida

        Healthcare employers across Florida seek Barry University’s BSN graduates because of the program’s reputation of producing quality nurses. With the field growing fast – so is the demand for bold, compassionate nurses. In fact, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of registered nurses to grow by 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. 

        Gain Clinical Experience in South Florida’s Top Hospitals

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        Virtual Information Sessions

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

        ScholarshipsBaptist Bond Scholars Program

        Each Spring and Fall Semester, 30 nursing students have the potential to be awarded this scholarship while enrolled at Barry University.

        This scholarship award is dependent upon acceptance into the nursing program and acceptance into the Baptist Health Scholars program.

        Interested in learning more? Contact Eric Tejada at etejeda@barry.edu.

        ScholarshipsLettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Foundation

        The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Foundation is a philanthropic organization that aims to support women's education by providing scholarships to female students studying at accredited colleges and universities in the southeastern United States. The foundation's mission is to empower women and promote leadership development through higher education.

        NCLEXRN Licensure

        Upon successful completion of all nursing program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

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        OutcomesBecoming a #BarryNurse

        When you graduate, you will have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to engage as a beginning practitioner. You will graduate with the ability to:

        • Assimilate knowledge, skills, and values from the arts and sciences to provide humanistic, safe, quality care as a nurse generalist.
        • Utilize clinical reasoning to formulate decisions regarding safe, quality healthcare outcomes.
        • Integrate evidence based practice to provide safe, compassionate, and holistic, patient/family centered nursing care in diverse settings.
        • Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team, including patients and their support system(s) to improve patient care outcomes.
        • Integrate health promotion, disease and injury prevention strategies in the care of individuals, families and communities.
        • Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care.
        • Demonstrate proficiency in using patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices to support safe nursing practice.
        • Evaluate the impact of political, legal, and ethical factors on the health of individuals, families and communities from a global perspective Integrate professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct into nursing practice.
        • Integrate professional standards of moral, ethical and legal conduct into nursing practice.
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        Nursing ProgramsAccreditation

        The College 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).

        For questions about the CCNE accreditation of Barry University, contact the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; Telephone: (202) 887-6791

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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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