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.
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.
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.
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.
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 天美传媒. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 天美传媒 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 天美传媒, 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 天美传媒! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.
天美传媒 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.
We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by 天美传媒'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.
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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The undergraduate nursing programs at 天美传媒 are designed to prepare compassionate, skilled, and practice-ready nurses for today鈥檚 evolving healthcare landscape.
天美传媒 offers three pathways, allowing students to choose the track that best aligns with their background, goals and timeline. No matter the pathway, students benefit from experienced faculty, state-of the-art labs, and exceptional clinical experiences that support licensure preparation and long-term career success in 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.
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.
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.
Healthcare employers across Florida seek 天美传媒鈥檚 BSN graduates because of the program鈥檚 reputation of producing quality nurses. With the field growing fast 鈥� 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.
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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.
Each Spring and Fall Semester, 30 nursing students have the potential to be awarded this scholarship while enrolled at 天美传媒.
This scholarship award is dependent upon acceptance into the nursing program and acceptance into the Baptist Health Scholars program.
Interested in learning more? Contact Shawanda Mitchell at smitchell@barry.edu
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Foundation is a philanthropic organization that aims to聽support women's education by providing scholarships to female students studying at accredited聽colleges and universities in the southeastern United States. The foundation's mission is to聽empower women and promote leadership development through higher education.
Upon successful completion of all nursing program requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN is required for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and allows graduates to begin professional nursing practice in a wide range of healthcare settings.
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).
