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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 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 糖心传媒. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 糖心传媒 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 糖心传媒, 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 糖心传媒! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

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糖心传媒 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 糖心传媒'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.

Building Excellence in Education

Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres MS ‘88

By Smilka Melgoza

At the age of five, Dr. Jose L. Dotres MS 鈥�88, arrived in Miami as an immigrant boy with humble beginnings. Enrolled as an English Language Learner in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), he graduated from high school and began a lifelong career serving the same system that welcomed him as a child. Today, Dr. Dotres is Superintendent of M-DCPS, the nation鈥檚 third-largest school district, leading over 40,000 employees and 300,000 students.

 

From 糖心传媒 to Leaderdhip 

Dr. Dotres credits 糖心传媒 with helping set the foundation for his career. 鈥淚t was at Barry, through the master鈥檚 program in reading, that I transitioned from the business world into education,鈥� he recalls. Mentors such as Sister Maria Sienna and Dr. Ann Murphy guided him toward teaching, instilling the conviction that literacy is foundational to student success.鈥淭he rigorous training at Barry prepared me to foster a love of reading among my first graders and later mentor other educators as a reading coach.鈥� Barry is also central to his family story. His wife, Maribel, and daughter both earned their master鈥檚 degrees there. 鈥淔or us, Barry has been more than an academic institution. It nurtured our growth, strengthened our values, and reinforced our shared commitment to education,鈥� he explains.

 

Career of Service and Vision

Over the years, Dr. Dotres has held nearly every role in education: teacher, reading coach, principal, district administrator, regional director, chief academic officer, chief capital officer, deputy superintendent, and now superintendent. Yet one role stands out most. 鈥淢y time as a principal had the greatest impact. Leading a school taught me the importance of culture where students, staff, and families feel supported and inspired.鈥� Teaching the whole child and ensuring optimal learning conditions remain at the core of his philosophy. Balancing innovation with pressing challenges such as teacher retention, he emphasizes a dual focus on people and systems. 鈥淲e invest in professional development, mentorship, and clear pathways for educators, while also expanding innovative programs like advanced academics, career and technical education, AI integration, and mental health supports,鈥� he notes. 

鈥淭HE RIGOROUS TRAINING AT BARRY PREPARED ME TO FOSTER A LOVE OF READING AMONG MY FIRST GRADERS AND LATER MENTOR OTHER EDUCATORS AS A READING COACH.鈥�

 

These efforts align with workforce priorities identified by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, including technology, finance, aviation and aerospace, and trade and logistics. 鈥淲e want to equip students not only for graduation but for meaningful careers,鈥� Dr. Dotres says.

 

Mentors and Inspiration

Throughout his journey, mentors shaped his leadership. At Barry, Sister Maria Sienna and Dr. Ann Murphy emphasized the importance of literacy and the joy of learning. In the community, leaders such as Perla Tabares Hantman, Mari Tere Rojas, Dr. Steve Gallon III, Lourdes Gimenez, Dr. Marcos Moran, and Robert Kalinsky challenged him to reflect, analyze, and grow. 鈥淭hought partners are critical in leadership. They push you to consider different perspectives, test assumptions, and refine strategies.鈥� One Barry memory remains especially formative: reading over 75 children鈥檚 books as part of the program. 鈥淚t showed me that education is not just about teaching skills. It is about igniting curiosity and nurturing potential. That lesson still inspires how I lead today.鈥�

learning a new language and adjusting to a new environment,鈥� he shares. Guided by educator Rita Pierson鈥檚 words, 'Every child deserves a champion,' he strives to ensure that all students have the support and opportunities they need. Despite opportunities elsewhere, Dr. Dotres chose to remain in Miami. 鈥淭his is the community that welcomed me, the district where I have spent nearly my entire professional life. I see the potential of our students and families every day. When given the chance to lead, there was no question in my mind. This is where I wanted to serve.鈥�

鈥淢Y TIME AS A PRINCIPAL HAD THE GREATEST IMPACT. LEADING A SCHOOL TAUGHT ME THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURE WHERE STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES FEEL SUPPORTED AND INSPIRED.鈥�

Looking Ahead

Dr. Dotres envisions M-DCPS as both a district of choice for families and an employer of choice for educators. That vision includes a seamless continuum of learning from early childhood through postsecondary education, diverse programs to meet every student鈥檚 interests, and a workplace where growth and collaboration are celebrated. 鈥淔or me, legacy is about impact, not titles. It is the programs we built, the cultures we strengthened, the opportunities we created for students, and the support we gave to teachers and families.鈥�

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