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Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(about barry)

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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At Barry University, 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.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University'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.

Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)

Raul Machuca, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Raul Machuca, Ph.D.

Raul Machuca, Ph.D. Associate Professor

rmachuca@barry.edu

Education

Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of New Orleans
MSEd, Counselor Education, University of New Orleans
BS, Psychology, Universidad Nacional De Colombia
BA, Public Administration, Escuela Superior De Administracion Publica

Biography

Raul Machuca joined the Counseling program in 2011. Dr. Machuca holds a BS in Psychology from Universidad Nacional De Colombia and a BA in Public Administration from Escuela Superior De Administracion Publica. Dr. Machuca also holds a M.Ed. in Counselor Education and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for clinical mental health and marriage and family interns in the state of Florida. Dr. Machuca is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. His professional and research interests include cognitive behavior therapy, resilience theory, evidenced-based practices and clinical effectiveness in counseling, technology in counseling, multicultural issues, LGBTQ issues, and supervision. Dr. Machuca is the current President of the Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES), the Division Representative for the Florida Counseling Association (FCA), and the Chair of the Chapter Faculty Advisor Committee for Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), the Counseling Academic, and Professional Honor Society International.

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