Accreditation
Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Barry University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or by calling 407-679- 4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The graduate programs in Theology are approved by the Commission on Accrediting of Theological Schools.
The baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-graduate APRN certificate programs in Nursing at Barry University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington D.C. 20001 (202) 887‑6791. The baccalaureate program in Nursing is also approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252, (850) 245‑4125. The master’s in Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) located at 7501 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814‑3449, (301) 652-6611. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Barry University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Barry University. The Anesthesiology Programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, 60068-1500, (847) 655-1160. The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Biology with a Histotechnology Specialization, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Histotechnology, and Master of Science in Clinical Biology with a Histotechnology Specialization programs are approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, and accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosewood, IL 60018‑5119, (773) 714-8890. The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Biology with a Medical Laboratory Science Specialization is also accredited by NAACLS. The Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology has been recognized as a Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Program by the Council of Graduate Schools.
The Department of Education and Leadership offers a Bachelor of Science in Education (BS) degree. The B.S. In Education program offers the following areas of specialization: Early and Middle Childhood (Elementary Education), Infancy and Early Childhood (Pre-K/Primary) and Special Education (Exceptional Student Education). All of the specializations are approved by the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Turlington Building, Suite 1514, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL., 32399, (850) 245-0505. State-approved endorsements are available in some areas such as, Reading. Students should consult with the Education and Leadership Department Chair as to State-Approved Endorsements. Due to Florida’s reciprocal certification agreement, graduates of these specializations may meet eligibility requirements for teacher certification in most states. The Department of Education and Leadership also offers an MS in Educational Leadership (MS) degree which is State-Approved. The Montessori Education Early Childhood and Elementary programs are accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), 420 Park St., Charlottesville, VA, 22902, (434) 202-7793 as well as the American Montessori Society (AMS). Students who are interested in Montessori Education are advised to contact the Department Chair prior to submitting an Application for Admission.
The Department of Counseling and School Psychology offers the Master of Science in Counseling programs in Marital, Couple, Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling program with a specialization in Marital, Couple, Family Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 1001 North Fairfax St, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA, 22314, (703) 535-5990. The School Psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD, 20814, (301) 657-0270.
The Department of Social Work offers the B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs, which are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 1701 Duke St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA, 22314-3457, (703) 683-8080.
The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program is accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)/Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), 9312 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD, 20814-1621, (301) 581-9200.
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), 12000 Findley Rd., Suite 275, Johns Creek, GA, 30097, (770) 476-1224, has granted status to the Barry University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Barry University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.
The D. Inez Andreas School of Business and Public Administration programs are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, 777 South Harbour Island Blvd, Suite 750, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 769-6500.
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association [Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, ABA, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 988-6738.