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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stephen W. Koncsol, Ph.D

Associate Professor

Stephen W. Koncsol, Ph.D
Stephen W. Koncsol, Ph.D Associate Professor

Areas of Interest

  • Cultural conceptions of mental illness
  • Dyadic communication failures
  • Marital satisfaction/dissatisfaction
  • Mental health stigma in different cultures

Biography

Selected Supervised Student Research

  • Ashoor, Duaa (2017) The Influence of Culture on Mental Health Stigma: Saudi versus American College Students.
  • Rosenberg, Dylan (2016) The Effects of Culture on Attitudes Towards Taking Psychotropic Medication: Differences in Individuals of Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino, and African-American/Caribbean Descent.
  • Vivod, Alessia (2016) The Effects of Culture on Motivation for Exercise: Differences in Individuals of Caucasian, Hispanic-American, African-American, and African-Caribbean Descent.
  • Weightman, Lauryn Everest (2016) Ethnic Differences in Body Dissatisfaction: Differences in Individuals of Caucasian, Hispanic/Latino, African-American, and Caribbean Descent.
  • Santos, Odalys (2015) Cultural Attitudes toward the Role of Women: Cuban Americans versus European Americans.
  • Ivardic, Ivan (2013) Culturally based variables as predictors of attitudes towards seeking psychotherapy: Croatians vs. Americans.
  • Sotolongo, Patricia (2013) Drug use, impulsivity, and cognitive functioning.
  • Sanchez Caballero, Yaimara (2013) Gender and Ethnicity in the Perception and Acceptance of Domestic Violence Towards Men: African-American, Caucasian, and Hispanic. Master's Thesis.
  • Pierre-Smith, Nicola (2012) Culture, Genders, Experience, Symptom Severity and Treatment Preferences Towards Psychological Help Seeking: Jamaicans versus Americans. Master's Thesis
  • Zargari, Mehrnoush (2011) Eating Restriction and the Need to Belong: Eating Restriction as an Evolutionary Response to the Threat of Social Exclusion. Master's Thesis
  • Goldstein, Daniel. (2011) The Marital Interference and Boundaries Scale (MIBS): Assessing the Triadic Relationship Between Wives, Husbands, and Mothers-in-Law. Master's Thesis
  • Chung, Minkyung. (2011) The Perception of Body Image and Body Dissatisfaction in Koreans, Korean-Americans and Americans. Master's Thesis
  • Francis, Sasha S. (2010) Cultural Differences in Women's Attitudes Toeards Femininity, Body Image and Acceptance of The Menstrual Cycle Across Three Populations: African-American, European-American and Hispanic/Latino-American. Master's Thesis
  • Valencia, Catherine. (2010) Muscle Dysphormia in Men: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Across African-Americans, Hispanics, and White Non-Hispanics. Master's Thesis
  • Ortiz, (2009). Differences in odor preferences based on gender and sexual orientation. Poster presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, Saint Leo, FL.
  • Merlini, M. (2008). Perceived physical attractiveness and self-esteem as determining factors in choosing a partner. Master's Thesis
  • Nikolaou, P. (2007). The thin body ideal and culture: a comparison of body dissatisfaction in three populations: Greek-Cypriots, Americans and Greek-Americans.
  • Hive, N. (2006, May). Written emotional expression: the role of intrusive thoughts and cognitive restructuring. Poster presented at the Association for Psychological Science Convention, New York, New York.
  • Galindo, V. (2006, March). The role of depression, family satisfaction, and impulsivity in deliberate self harm. Paper presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences, Melbourne, Florida.
  • Kgathi, C. (2005). African versus American cultural conceptions of mental illness and the mandatory commitment statutes. Master's Thesis
  • Hossain, S. (2004, August). Psychological well-being of Bengali women as a function of education, employment and control of finances. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto,Canada. Master's Thesis
  • Walters, C. (2001, October) Sex differences in the use and interpretation of Backchannels. Paper presented at the Florida Communication Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL.Master's Thesis
  • DiGiorgio, L. (2001, March). Projective and cognitive assessments of eating disorders in college students. Paper presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences, Miami, FL. Master's Thesis

Selected Publications and Presentations

  • Muscarella, F., Arantes, L., & Koncsol, S. (2011). A Rose By Any Other Name: Scent Preferences, Gender, and Sexual  Orientation.  Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 14,(www.ejhs.org).
  • Hive, N., Muscarella, F., & Koncsol S. (2009, November) Childhood Sexual Abuse: Sexual Aversion and Sexual Self-Schemas in Women. Paper presented at the Annual Congress of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Galindo, V. & Koncsol, S. (2006, March). The Role of Depression, Family Satisfaction, and Impulsivity in Deliberate Self-Harm. Paper presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences Meeting, Melbourne, Florida.
  • Hive, N. & Koncsol, S. (2006, March). Written Emotional Expression: The Role of Intrusive Thoughts and Cognitive Restructuring. Paper presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences Meeting, Melbourne, Florida.
  • Martins, R.K., Muscarella, F., &  Koncsol, S. (2004, November). Sex and the Internet: Psychological Correlates. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.
  • Hossain, S. & Koncsol, S. (2003, August). Psychological Well-Being of Bengali Women as a Function of Education, Employment and Control of Finances. Paper presented at the 111th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association
  • Broward County Psychological Association
  • Dade County Psychological Association
  • Florida Psychological Association
  • New York Academy of Sciences
  • Sigma Xi

Undergraduate Courses

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • History of Psychology
  • Perception
  • Psychology and Film

Graduate Courses

  • Physiological Psychology
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