Masters in Social Work

Barry University (United States) · 11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33168, United States

About University:

Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters,it is one of the largest Catholic universities in the Southeast and is located within the Archdiocese of Miami.The university offers more than 100 degree programs, from bachelors to doctorate, in six schools and two colleges. Barry University has more than 7,000 students, a campus of 54 buildings, a branch campus in Tallahassee, a law school in Orlando, and 50,000 alumni.Barry College was founded as a women's college by a pair of siblings: Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, and his sister, Mary Gerald Barry, OP, then prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.The construction of what was then the Barry College for Women began in 1940, in what had previously been "a tract of tropical vegetation".The empty lot was soon transformed into the main campus in Miami Shores, Florida. The original campus consisted of five buildings. Mother Barry served as president from 1940 to 1961.Barry College became Barry University on November 13, 1981. Barry University continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. It is an independent 501(c)(3) organization and has an independent board of trustees.

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About University:

Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters,it is one of the largest Catholic universities in the Southeast and is located within the Archdiocese of Miami.The university offers more than 100 degree programs, from bachelors to doctorate, in six schools and two colleges. Barry University has more than 7,000 students, a campus of 54 buildings, a branch campus in Tallahassee, a law school in Orlando, and 50,000 alumni.Barry College was founded as a women's college by a pair of siblings: Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, and his sister, Mary Gerald Barry, OP, then prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.The construction of what was then the Barry College for Women began in 1940, in what had previously been "a tract of tropical vegetation".The empty lot was soon transformed into the main campus in Miami Shores, Florida. The original campus consisted of five buildings. Mother Barry served as president from 1940 to 1961.Barry College became Barry University on November 13, 1981. Barry University continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. It is an independent 501(c)(3) organization and has an independent board of trustees.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Health and Wellness

Degree

Masters

Duration

1.5 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Social Work

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 42400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 31900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 31900

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

79

Duolingo

95

PTE

53

Undergrad GPA

3

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Intake Deadline 1

30 Sep, 2025

(January-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

31 Jan, 2026

(May-2026)

01 Apr, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    CSWE-accredited Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted directly to Barry University.

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    You may submit a bank letter addressed to Barry University stating that you or your sponsor have the funds available to pay the total cost associated with attending Barry University for one year (Sample Bank Letter). The letter must be on bank letterhead. Funds must be liquid (for example, checking or savings), not time deposits or stocks. The required amount will be included in your admission letter if you are accepted. The letter must include: The name of the person/account holder that is supporting the expense for attending Barry University. The name of the student.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two Letters of Recommendation from past professors, professionals, supervisors, or community leaders who can attest to your readiness for social work graduate studies.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    Your statement should be typed, doubled spaced, in APA format, and consist of at least 500 words. Please choose one of the following prompts and provide a minimum 500-word response in the form of an essay. Think back to a situation in your life where you had to decide between taking a risk and playing it safe. - Which choice did you make? What was the outcome of your choice? Would you have made the same decision looking back on the experience or would you have made a different decision? What movie, poem, musical composition, or novel has most influenced your life and the way that you view the world? Why? Describe an experience that forever changed your life and how it changed your outlook on life. If you were given the ability to change one moment in your life, would you do so? Why or why not? If so, what moment would you change and why? How has the neighborhood you've grown up in molded you into the person you are today?

  • Resume

    Common Document

    Current resume

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    International credentials from an educational system other than the United States must be evaluated by a foreign credential evaluator who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must be “course-by-course with GPA,” and sent directly from the evaluating agency to Barry University.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo

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