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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.

Curriculum and Instruction (MS)

Which Specialization is Right for Me?

Curriculum and Instruction (MS) Which Specialization is Right for Me? Take the first step! Choose the specialization that's right for you.

Early and Middle Childhood Education Specialization

Location:

  • Miami Shores Campus
  • Nassau, Bahamas
  • Freeport, Bahamas

Prerequisites:

  • Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, elementary education, or related field
  • Teaching certification is recommended but not required

Curriculum:

  • All courses taken within the Adrian Dominican School of Education
  • Content courses within math, social studies, science, and reading.
  • Pedagogical courses taken simultaneously

Background Experience:

  • Current educators teaching in early childhood, primary, elementary or a middle school setting
  • Individuals currently working, or planning to work with younger children
  • Substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals

Career Options:

  • Teach at College or Higher Education undergraduate level
  • Teach at the Preschool - 8th grade level
  • Curriculum Specialist in early/middle childhood
  • Curriculum Developer for PK-8th Grade class settings
  • Textbook writer/editor for PK-8th grade subject areas
  • Those interested in teaching at the college level.

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English Education Specialization

Location

  • Miami Shores Campus

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Literature or Writing or equivalent
  • Teaching certification is recommended but not required
  • Coursework prerequisites

Curriculum

  • Courses are split between the Adrian Dominican School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences
  • Four content courses are taken within the College of Arts and Sciences with a focus on English related courses
  • Pedagogical courses are taken simultaneously within the School of Education

Background Experience

  • Current English, Literature or Writing educators teaching in the middle or high school setting
  • Substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, with a background in the area of English, Literature or Writing

Career Options

  • Teach at College or Higher Education undergraduate level in subject area
  • Middle School /High School Teacher in subject area
  • Curriculum Specialist in subject area
  • Department Chair
  • Textbook writer/editor in English subject area
  • Those interested in teaching at the college level.

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Social Sciences Education Specialization

Location

  • Miami Shores Campus

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree in one of the social science disciplines, history, political science, and sociology
  • Teaching certification is recommended but not required
  • Coursework prerequisites

Curriculum

  • Courses are split between the Adrian Dominican School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences
  • Four content courses are taken within the College of Arts and Sciences with a focus on social sciences related courses
  • Pedagogical courses are taken simultaneously within the School of Education

Background Experience

  • Current Social Science educators teaching in the middle or high school setting
  • Substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others with bachelor's degrees in the area of social science

Career Options

  • Teach at College or Higher Education undergraduate level in subject area
  • Middle School / High School Teacher in subject area
  • Curriculum Specialist in subject area
  • Department Chair
  • Textbook writer/editor in Social Sciences subject area
  • Those interested in teaching at the college level.

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Mathematics Education Specialization

Location

  • Miami Shores Campus
  • Nassau, Bahamas

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's Degree in education, or related field
  • Teaching certification is recommended but not required

Curriculum

  • All courses taken within the Adrian Dominican School of Education
  • Five Content courses focused on Mathematics taught by ADSOE faculty with Mathematics credentials
  • Pedagogical courses taken simultaneously

Background Experience

  • Current educators teaching in P-12 school setting wanting to learn more about Mathematics Education
  • Substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others with bachelor's degrees wanting to focus their graduate degree on Mathematics Education

Career Options

  • Teach at College or Higher Education undergraduate level
  • Middle School / High School Teacher in subject area
  • Curriculum Specialist in subject area
  • Department Chair
  • Textbook writer/editor in Mathematics Education subject area
  • Those interested in teaching at the college level.
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