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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.

Sanjay Sesodia, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Academic Dean

Sanjay Sesodia, Ph.D.
Sanjay Sesodia, Ph.D. Professor and Associate Academic Dean

Education

  • 1982 - 1986 Ph.D. Medicine; University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
  • 1980 - 1981 M.Sc. Experimental Histopathology/Clinical Pharmacology (Toxicology); Royal Postgraduate Medical School (University of London), England
  • 1977 - 1980 B.Sc. Physiology/Zoology (Joint Honors). University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England

Biography

Dr. Sanjay Sesodia, an esteemed educator in Physiology, holds a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, alongside an M.Sc. in Experimental Histopathology/Clinical Pharmacology and a B.Sc. in Physiology/Zoology. 

Bringing over 25 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sesodia is presently a Professor at the School of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University. Past roles include being an Associate and Assistant Professor at the former School of Graduate Medical Sciences, Barry University, where he excelled as the Coordinator of Physiology courses and Co-director of Pathology labs in the Podiatric Medicine program. 

Recognized for his commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Sesodia received multiple Outstanding Scholarship Awards from Barry University, spanning 2018-2019, 2013-2014, and 2009-2010. 

Actively engaged in professional societies, Dr. Sesodia served as President of the Florida Academy of Sciences from 2013 to 2015. His enduring membership in the American Physiological Society since 2002 and the Society for Neuroscience since 1989 reflects his dedication to staying current in his field. Dr. Sesodia is also a proud member, and past-President, of Sigma Xi, an honor society acknowledging his contributions to scientific research. 

Dedicating himself to academic governance, Dr. Sesodia chaired the Barry University Graduate Council from 2018 to 2020. His committee involvement extends to overseeing the BUSPM Curriculum Committee, engaging in programmatic self-study and institutional effectiveness, and participating in admissions. 

Dr. Sesodia's impactful research is evident in publications like "Effect of Technology on Student Class Performance and Class Absence" and "Can we predict 4-year graduation in Podiatric Medical School using admission data?" published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Sesodia actively presented research findings at scientific conferences, contributing to the broader scientific community. His mentorship shines in roles as a thesis advisor, guiding students in research pursuits. 

Beyond academia, Dr. Sesodia serves as a liaison from the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) Council of Faculties to the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) Examination Committee since 2016. In 2022, Dr. Sesodia led the team that updated the Physiology section of the AACPM Curriculum Guide. 

Since 1997, Dr. Sesodia has been a question writer for the Physiology section of Part I National Board of Podiatric Medicine Exam (Basic Sciences), emphasizing his commitment to shaping the future of podiatric medicine through standardized testing. 

Dr. Sanjay Sesodia remains dedicated to education, research, and advancing podiatric medicine, leaving a lasting impact on students and the scientific community. 

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