2. About Barry University Catholic institution founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters Core Commitments: knowledge and truth, inclusive community, social justice, and collaborative service

3. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of College & Schools Ranked 16th in the nation for Campus Ethnic Diversity by U.S. News & World Report Recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes magazine in 2012 for the second consecutive year

4. 47 percent tuition discount Tuition fixed for duration of program Classes taught in The Bahamas (Nassau and Freeport) Courses are offered on the weekends Fall, spring, & summer semesters Complete program in 2 years No thesis required 36 credit hour programs (12 classes)

5. Curriculum & Instruction Exceptional Student Education Organizational Learning & Leadership

6.  Ed.D. in OLL/Educational Leadership  Designed to meet the needs of educators who seek advanced leadership positions in educational institutions; desire to strengthen and apply their knowledge and experience; and broaden and deepen reflection about values, trends, and ethical issues in educational leadership  54 Credit hours (includes Action Research/Action Learning Capstone Seminar I and II)

7.  “The cohort was closely knit and the courses were very engaging. I am now on the cutting edge, immersed in new ideas, methods, and strategies!” - Pleshette McPhee  “The Barry community was one of professionalism. This program equipped me with innovative methods of instruction to improve my teaching skills! From the onset of my first course, my students have benefited! - Tamar Bodie  “I would definitely recommend this program to other teachers because they will receive a wealth of knowledge, as well as become critical thinkers and agents of change.” - Johnette Cooper-Lockhart

8. Enhance curricular expertise, content knowledge & pedagogical skills Learn to teach through a social justice framework Become grounded in humanistic & behavioral issues in teaching Gain a deeper understanding of children & how they learn

9. Understand the unique characteristics of a variety of exceptionalities Plan & collaborate with other professionals on appropriate programming for students with special needs Identify & prescribe for the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students with special needs Integrate computers & other assistive technologies to support student learning

10. Develop the requisite knowledge, skills, and characteristics to grow professionally as an educational leader Improve your analytical & communication expertise including adult learning & motivation, leadership skills, assessment & training principles Increase your knowledge of learning organizations, systems thinking, & problem solving to impact your workplace

11. Application Statement of Purpose Official Transcripts 2 Letters of Recommendation GRE/MAT (waived if GPA is above 3.0)

12. $505 US per credit $1,515 US per 3-credit course $3,030 US per semester $18,180 US total tuition Receive a Special Bahamas Tuition Discount !

13.  OPTION 1: Payment in Full by Term – Check, cash and credit card payments are accepted.  OPTION 2: Barry University Payment Plan - Barry offers flexible minimum payment due dates for each term.  OPTION 3: Pay-As-You-Go Payment Plan through Tuition Management Systems (TMS) - Enroll in a monthly payment plan that will spread your tuition payments out over the entire semester or school year.