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With our 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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Academic Support

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.

Barry University Students

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. 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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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.

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.

Now’s the Time to Become a Nurse Practitioner

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Advance your nursing career with a flexible, online MSN built for working RNs

You’ve already done the work and built the foundation. Now it’s time to expand your role, your skills, your impact, and your salary. As a nurse practitioner, you will not only elevate your career, you will help drive the healthcare system forward. 

The Master of Science in Nursing at Barry University prepares you to move into advanced practice with the skills, clinical training, and confidence to lead in today’s healthcare environment. If you’re ready for more responsibility, more impact, and more opportunity, now is the moment to take that step.

Why become a Nurse Practitioner

Becoming a Nurse Practitioner is one of the most direct ways for a registered nurse to expand both impact and opportunity. NPs are advanced practice clinicians who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care independently or in collaboration with physicians—helping address critical provider shortages, especially in primary and underserved care. The role consistently ranks among the fastest-growing in the U.S., with strong demand driven by an aging population and increasing complexity of care. Beyond job stability, NPs benefit from significantly higher earning potential and greater clinical autonomy, allowing them to shape treatment decisions and patient outcomes more directly. Just as important, studies have shown that nurse practitioners deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with outcomes comparable to physicians in many settings, making the role both professionally rewarding and essential to the future of healthcare.

Why choose the MS in Nursing @ BarryU?

Working Nurses

Designed for Working Nurses

• Online coursework designed for your schedule
• Continue working while you earn your MSN
• Structured for real-world life, work, school balance

Advanced Preparation

Advanced Preparation

• Choose Family NP or Acute Care
• Prepare for certification and licensure
• Step into advanced clinical roles
• Confidently make your own clinical decisions

Clinical Experience

Real Clinical Experience

• Hands-on practicum in your specialty
• Preceptor-guided training
• Direct patient care in real settings
• Leading provider partnerships

Fast Completion

Move Forward, Faster

• Complete in as few as 24 months
• Study online anywhere, anytime
• Affordable + 25% tuition discount for RNs
• Accredited and career-ready

Specializations

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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Provide care across the patient lifespan. FNPs focus on prevention, diagnosis, and long-term patient relationships, supporting individuals and families through every stage of life.

Best for: primary care, community health, long-term patient relationships

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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP)

Deliver care in high-acuity environments. AGACNPs manage complex, acute, and critical conditions in hospitals and specialized settings where expertise matters most.

Best for: hospitals, ICU settings, acute and critical care

BarryU is a trusted and reputable healthcare partner

Barry University combines academic rigor with real-world clinical preparation in a way that’s built for today’s healthcare environment. As an accredited, values-driven institution with a nursing program approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, Barry meets the standards required for certification and licensure while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Students learn from experienced faculty who bring both clinical expertise and a commitment to mentorship, ensuring you’re supported throughout the program. With a curriculum designed to translate directly into practice, hands-on clinical training in your chosen specialty, and a long-standing reputation in health sciences education, Barry prepares graduates to step confidently into advanced practice roles and make an immediate impact in the field collaboratively and compassionately. 

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