Welcome to the 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 

The 2025-26 Undergraduate Catalog may be accessed by changing the catalog year in the upper right corner of this window.  To access older versions of the Undergraduate or Graduate catalog you may simply change the catalog year in the upper right corner of this window.  Undergraduate Catalogs prior to 2013 and Graduate Catalogs prior to 2014 are available for viewing by appointment in the Registrar’s Office, Hermann Hall, Room 238.

Academic Calendar

The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar  is available as a downloadable pdf file.

Introduction

The Berry College Graduate Catalog serves as the official academic reference for students, faculty, and advisors, offering important information on institutional policies, academic programs, and degree requirements. The Catalog is the authoritative source for academic regulations and graduation requirements in effect at the time of a student’s initial enrollment. Unless formally amended, the policies and requirements outlined herein remain applicable throughout a graduate student’s enrollment at Berry College, up through seven years past initial matriculation.

The contents of this catalog do not constitute a binding contract. Berry College reserves the right to modify, without prior notice, any policy, academic program, course offering, fee, or requirement described in this publication. The college also retains the authority to determine whether students have fulfilled the necessary criteria for admission, continued enrollment, or the awarding of degrees.

Students are ultimately responsible for understanding and fulfilling all graduation requirements. While academic advisors provide valuable guidance and support, they are not responsible for ensuring student compliance with academic policies. Individual academic departments may issue supplemental materials or guidelines, provided they are consistent with the overarching policies of this catalog. In the event of a discrepancy, the information contained in the Berry College Graduate Catalog shall take precedence.

About Berry

Berry College, founded in 1902 by Martha Berry, remains steadfast in its mission to educate the head, heart, and hands. Through a distinctive blend of rigorous academics, meaningful work experience, and spiritual and personal growth, Berry prepares students to lead lives of integrity and purpose. The catalog reflects this enduring vision and serves as a guide for students as they pursue knowledge, character, and community impact.

Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,200 students.

We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities.

Accreditation

Berry College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and education-specialist degrees. Berry College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Berry College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

Berry’s music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Berry’s Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and Berry’s programs in business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Accreditation information is given in order for interested constituents to (1) learn about the accreditation status of Berry College; (2) file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review; or (3) file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 or visit www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Berry College.  Complaints may be submitted using the SACSCOC complaint form.  Normal inquiries about the institution, such as those concerning admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to Berry College and not to the SACSCOC Office.

Berry College is authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education in the state of Georgia.  That authorization designates the Georgia Non-Public Post-Secondary Education Commission (GNPEC) as the state agency responsible for receiving complaints made by students enrolled at Berry College.  Students may contact GNPEC to file a complaint.  Contact Information: GNPEC, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, S.W., 1102 West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, Email: inspector.general@oig.ga.gov, Telephone: 404-656-7924.

The online version of the Berry College catalog serves as the official version of the college catalog.  While printed versions may be distributed for informational purposes, or excerpts of the catalog may be provided on web pages, in the case of any discrepancies, the online version of the college catalog shall supersede any portion of a printed copy or web page containing excerpted policies.