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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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51²Ö¿â Students

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 51²Ö¿â. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 51²Ö¿â 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 51²Ö¿â, 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 51²Ö¿â! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

51²Ö¿â 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 51²Ö¿â'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.

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Program (PhD)

Learn the skills necessary to be a leader in the field of counseling

Program Overview Advance Your Counseling Expertise with a PhD

Through the Ph.D. in Counseling program, you will become an ethical professional with expert knowledge and skills in counseling, counselor education, supervision, and leadership and advocacy. You also will conduct and evaluate research relevant to the profession. The doctoral program fosters an inclusive academic atmosphere that encourages collaboration, respect, and sharing of ideas. In keeping with the importance of diversity and multiculturalism in counseling, the doctoral program expects students to accept social responsibility and places great value on the function of social justice in the curriculum and society.

The program also is committed to offering services to communities for various human, social, economic and environmental problems. The Ph.D. in Counseling program at 51²Ö¿â is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The CACREP accreditation is the premiere national accreditation for Counseling programs that signifies that the accredited program meets the highest training standards of the counseling profession. 51²Ö¿â's Ph.D. in Counseling program was the first doctoral program to be CACREP accredited in South Florida.

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The Counseling doctoral program provides you with the expert knowledge you need for counseling theory and practice.

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Program Highlights

  • Program Flexibility

    Geared Towards Professionals

    Our program is oriented to meet the needs of working professionals. Classes are held once a week in the evenings Monday-Thursday. Our classes are small, which gives you the opportunity to receive personal attention from Barry's distinguished faculty.

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    Research Development

    In addition to the experience accrued through the research courses, you can gain experience by working on faculty-led research teams. You also will formulate a research agenda for your dissertation.

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    Practicum and Internships

    The doctoral program requires the completion of an advanced counseling practicum in marital, couple, and family counseling. It also requires the completion of three internships in the areas of supervision, teaching, and leadership and advocacy.

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    Training Clinic

    The on-campus training clinic for the doctoral program is the CARE Center, which offers a clinically rich learning environment. Our faculty provides live supervised training in counseling and clinical supervision for our doctoral students.

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    Community Service

    You may also participate in the College Reach-Out Program, which offers services that focus on enhancing resources for students and families while addressing factors outside of school that impact a student's ability to pursue a college education.

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    Flexible Program Delivery

    The Doctoral program in Counseling can be completed in-person, online synchronous, or in a hybrid format. Students can attend classes on campus (in person), connect to their campus classes virtualy via videoconference (online synchronous), or a combination of both in-person and online synchronous (hybrid).

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  • Congratulations Dr.Vera! January 31, 2023

    Dr. George Vera, Associate Professor in the Counseling Unit, ADSOE-LHD, is the newly Chair-elected (2023-2024) of the International Society for Policy Research and Evaluation in School-Based Counseling (ISPRESC), one of the top worldwide counseling organizations.

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  • FCA Welcomes President Elect Dr. Machuca October 17, 2022

    A Warm Congratulations from ADSOE-LHD

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Experiential Learning Clinical Opportunities

Doctoral students complete their advanced clinical and supervision training in the CARE Center, our on-campus counseling training facility. At the CARE center, doctoral students have the opportunity of enhancing their knowledge and skills in marital, couple and family counseling and supervision. 

The CARE Center opperates as an in-person as well as telemental health counseling facility, and provides doctoral students the unique opportunity to provide marital, couple and family counseling services, as well as to develop supervision skills, while under the live supervision of a faculty supervisor. The CARE Center also offers doctoral students the opportunity to conduct research and to participate in grant funded programs such as the College Reach Out Program

Admissions Overview Getting Started

Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.

Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.

With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.

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Start your application today. In just a few years, you'll graduate with a degree from a highly-respected, affordable university.

Admissions Overview International Student FAQs

If you are an international student, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing. Please be aware that admission to 51²Ö¿â does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa by the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin.

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Financial Aid Affordable for you.

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

51²Ö¿â participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.

51²Ö¿â's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

Financial Aid Programs

Cost of Attendance Graduate Assistantships

Below are the costs associated with the Doctoral Program in Counseling

Graduate Tuition Per Credit
$1,195.00
Graduate Tuition Per Credit $375.00
Fall & Spring Student Services Fee for 3 credits or less (mandatory per semester)  $175.00
Summer Student Services Fee (mandatory)   $150.00
Please inquire about military, public service, and certificate program rates.
Graduate Tuition Per Credit Graduate Tuition Per Credit $1,195.00 $375.00
Graduate Tuition Per Credit Fall & Spring Student Services Fee for 3 credits or less (mandatory per semester)  $1,195.00 $175.00
Graduate Tuition Per Credit Summer Student Services Fee (mandatory)   $1,195.00 $150.00
Please inquire about military, public service, and certificate program rates.

Faculty

The odds are definitely in your favor at 51²Ö¿â. Our student-faculty ratio is only 12:1. That means you get personal attention and guidance, and nobody gets lost in the shuffle. Even more impressive, 100 percent of our faculty hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.

We seek out professors who are not only great teachers, but who love what they do. Their passion, enthusiasm, and inspiration are contagious, and there's no better way to keep young minds excited about learning and discovering. Beyond each teacher's area of expertise, our faculty is committed to promoting equality, social justice, altruism, diversity, and humility. Through education, everyone can have a voice.

Current Students

School of Education Student and Professional Organizations

51²Ö¿â's School of Education sponsors and is involved in several student organizations and national professional organizations that are designed to assist you in your professional development.

Student Organizations can be a powerful way for students to enhance, enrich, network and develop their leadership skills while making valuable community contributions.

Counseling Programs Accreditation

The PhD in Counseling Program and the Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Programs in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marital, Couple and Family Counseling, and School Counseling specializations are nationally accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Accreditation is a process whereby an educational institution (and/or a program within an educational institution) is assessed for educational quality based on already developed standards. Accreditation also serves as a statement to the public that an institution and/or its programs are committed to educational quality.

Our current in-person and online MS and Doctoral programs are CACREP accredited. As of March 1, 2023, the Counseling program obtained CACREP accreditation of our newly developed digitally delivered pathway for the following counseling specialty areas and program at 51²Ö¿â: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S. degree); Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling (M.S. degree); School Counseling (M.S. degree); and Counseling Education and Supervision (Ph.D. degree). The CACREP Board approved the substantive change without conditions. The accreditation for these specialty areas and the doctoral program now includes the fully digitally delivered pathway for program completion. The new digital delivery pathway includes digital synchronous learning and asynchronous learning options for students. As a CACREP accredited institution, we are committed to ensuring that the content and quality of all our Counselor preparation programs meet the standards set by the profession.

View all our Accreditations CACREP Annual Program Reports

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the premier national accreditation for Counseling Programs and signifies that the accredited program meets the highest standards of the counseling profession.

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51²Ö¿â does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe 51²Ö¿â policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

Nothing in this non-discrimination statement shall require 51²Ö¿â to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or the University mission statement.

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