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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.

Colleges and Schools

Academic Support

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.

Kolasa Scholarship

Social Work Programs

Kolasa Scholarship

Scholarship Guidelines

These scholarships will be awarded to qualified MSW, DSW and PhD recipients determined by the Social Work Programs Scholarship Awards Committee.

MSW applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Currently enrolled in the full-time or part-time MSW program in good standing. Both online and in person students may apply.
  2. Must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative social work GPA. If you have not yet started the MSW program, or if you are currently in your 1st semester at the School of Social Work, a cumulative GPA of 3.5 GPA from your undergraduate institution is required.
  3. Must have demonstrated a commitment and capability in the area of client empowerment and self-help.
  4. Must have practice or research interest in administration and/or social policy.
  5. Must have demonstrated leadership ability.

 

PhD and DSW applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Currently enrolled in the DSW or PhD program in good standing.
  2. Demonstrates exceptional commitment and capability in the area of client empowerment and self-help.
  3. Demonstrates practice and/or research competence in administration and/or social policy.
  4. Demonstrates advanced leadership ability.

Recipients awarded the Kolasa Scholarship will receive one half of each graduate student’s tuition; with a one quarter match from Barry University and a one quarter match from the student as follows:

  • 50% Kolasa Foundation
  • 25% Barry University
  • 25% Student

Application Process

To apply for the Kolasa Scholarship, students must submit the following:

  1. A cover letter indicating their interest in being considered for this scholarship.
  2. A two (2) to three (3) page essay that (a) perceptively discusses client empowerment, and self-help, and particularly noting one’s commitment to professional “best practices”, that promote social justice (b) describes ones practice and/or research interest in administration and/or social policy (c) offers illustrations of the applicant’s leadership abilities through paid and/or volunteer work, internships, and/or other professional experiences (d) presents career goals and/or interests that are reasonable and would offer meaningful opportunities for the continued growth and development of the applicant’s leadership and practice skills within the social work profession.
  3. One (1) letter (of recommendation by an individual (e.g. professor, academic advisor, and/or professional supervisor) familiar with the student’s academic performance, scholastic abilities, professional and/or community experience, dedication, and potential leadership abilities.
  4. A copy of the student’s most recent transcript from Barry University or previous academic institution, including undergraduate transcript (MSW applicants) or graduate transcript (DSW applicants). A request can be made to the Office of Admissions, Enrollment, and Student Services to provide these documents.
  5. A “Thank You” letter to the Dr. Neta Kolasa Foundation.

All of the above documents must be submitted at the point of application. Partial submission of documents will not be accepted. Letters of recommendations must be sent to the applicant to include with application. Special consideration will be given to current and active MSW members of the Social Work Association.

Award Stipulations

  1. Two (2) leadership training luncheon virtually or at Barry University Department of Social Work. 
  2. Recipients serve as active members in the Department of Social Work Association while enrolled in the program. PhD and DSW recipients must be active members of a professional organization external to the university.
  3. A thank you letter written to the Dr. Neta Kolasa Foundation upon successful completion of the Program emphasizing program and professional achievements. This letter is due within 30 days of degree conferral.

Deadline

A call for Kolasa Scholarship Applications is announced during the current semester. 

Submit the required application materials to: Dr. Sarah Ingram-Herring

Online submission: singram-herring@barry.edu  

Hardcopy submission: 

Attention: Dr. Sarah Ingram-Herring 

Barry University School of Social Work 

11300 NE 2nd Avenue 

Miami Shores, FL 33168

Have questions about tuition and financial aid?

Schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with Ms. Mar Amador, .

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For all students admitted to the Department of Social Work, one application may qualify you to receive several awards.

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