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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.

Paul Czerwonka, DNP, CRNA, ARNP

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

Paul Czerwonka, DNP, CRNA, ARNP
Paul Czerwonka, DNP, CRNA, ARNP Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology

Education

  • AAS, Nursing, County College of Morris, 1988
  • BSN, University of Central Florida, 2004
  • MS in Anesthesiology - Barry University, 2009
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice in Anesthesiology, Barry University, 2023

Biography

Dr. Paul Czerwonka was born and raised in northern New Jersey, where he began his journey in healthcare and completed his registered nurse training at the County College of Morris. His nursing career includes a diverse range of experiences, incorporating roles as an Intensive Care Nurse, Emergency Room Charge Nurse, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse/Paramedic, and Flight Nurse. Driven by a strong interest in computer technology, Dr. Czerwonka pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Kansas State University in 2000, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of healthcare information technology. After 19 years of enriching professional nursing practice, he decided to pursue advanced practice education in nurse anesthesia. In 2009, Dr. Czerwonka earned his Master of Science from Barry University. He went on to practice nurse anesthesiology within the Orlando Health System and at various outpatient surgery centers in the greater Orlando area. In 2019, Dr. Czerwonka took on a new role as an appointed clinical faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Medicine - Anschutz Medical Center, combining his extensive clinical expertise with a commitment to clinical education. While residing in Colorado, he completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice in Anesthesiology at Barry University in 2023. Dr. Czerwonka’s dedication to education is evident in his role as a preceptor for student nurse anesthetists and other allied healthcare professionals, imparting his knowledge in clinical anesthesia care and advanced airway management techniques. His research interests reflect a forward-thinking approach to healthcare, encompassing integrating technology and artificial intelligence into anesthesia care, the incorporation of the AACN’s new Essentials for Professional Nursing Education into Nurse Anesthesiology curricula, and enhancing interdisciplinary communication in the surgical suite. His passion for interprofessional collaboration and a love for teaching shines through as he embarks on a new chapter as a faculty member at Barry University, contributing to training the next generation of nurse anesthesiologists.

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