Required Core Courses	PR 604 Applied Communications Research PR 605 Media Law and Ethics PR 609 Writing for the Media PR 615 Principles of Public Relations PR 616 Public Relations Campaigns PR 617 Media Relation PR 629 Converged Technologies for Public Relations	21 Total Credits
Culminating Experience	PR 980 Thesis/Project Preparation PR 981 Thesis/Project - Or - Test Option (0 credits) Comprehensive Exam 1 - 10 Page Paper	Thesis/ Project 6 Total Credits
Elective Courses	PR 601 Theories of Communication PR 611 Corporate Communication PR 613 Organizational Communication PR 618 Public Relations for Non-Profit Organization PR 621 Writing for Organizations PR 622 Electronic Graphics and Publication Design PR 623 Fundraising for Institutional Development PR 624 Business and Professional Presentations PR 625 International Communication PR 628 Public Relations for Entertainment and Sports PR 631 Integrated Marketing Communication PR 638 Investor Relations PR 639 Community and Government Relations PR 691-5 Special Topics in Communication PR 699 Internship in Communication PR 999 Independent Study in Communication	9 or 15 Credits

Option A (Thesis/ Project) Graduation Equation: Core Courses (7) Thesis/Project (2) Electives (3) Total 36 Credits

Option B (Culminating Experience)* Graduation Equation: Core Courses (7) Electives (5) Total 36 Credits * includes a 4-hour exam and a 10-page paper

 

Graduation Requirements:

• Completion of the required 36 credits, including the seven core courses and three electives for option A or five electives for option B.

• A minimum 3.0 G.P.A.

• Acceptance of the Thesis/Project or a Pass on both the Comprehensive Examination and 10-page paper

• All requirements must be completed within five years from the date of entry in degree program.

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Advanced Certificate in Non-Profit Public Relations

The nine-credit online Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Public Relations program is designedfor individuals with an academic background in communications, business or management who work and wish to enhance their knowledge of current public relations theories and practices.

Courses in the certificate are existing courses taught within the Master of Arts in Public Relations program that have been revised as online format. Students who are enrolled in the master’s degree program may complete the certificate if they request to do so and are approved by the department advisor.

For students who are not enrolled in the Master of Arts in Public Relations degree program, credits earned in the online certificate program may be applied toward the master’s degree program, provided the student applies and is fully admitted to the graduate program prior to completing the academic requirements of the certificate.

Requirements for the Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Public Relations (3 credits each):

PR

618

Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations

And two courses chosen from the following

PR	616	Public Relations Campaigns
PR	617	Media Relations
PR	621	Writing for Organizations
PR	631	Integrated Marketing Communications
PR	691	Special Topics In Communication: International Communication for Nonprofit Organizations
Certificate Total		9 Credits

Gainful Employment Program Disclosures: Pursuant with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and other related regulations we are provided the following disclosures:

Advanced Certificate in Non-Profit Public Relations
Iona College 6-digit OPEID: 002737
Program Name and Length: Advanced Certificate in Non-Profit Public Relations

Department of Education 6-digit CIP for program: 09.0102
CIP Program Description: Mass Communication/Media Studies
Program Level: Post Graduate Certificate
Program length in months: 12

• Occupations (by name and Standard Occupational Classification code) that the program prepares students to enter:
  
  Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1122
  Reporters and Correspondents 27-3022
  Editors 27-3041
• 2012 - 2013 Program Costs
  Tuition and Fees $8,883
  Room and Board N/A
  Books and Supplies $550
  
  Program cost information is available on your institution's website »
• On-time Completion Rate: Pursuant to federal law, the number of students who completed this GE Program during the award year was less than ten (10), and for privacy reasons, we cannot publicly disclose on-time completion rate.
• Job Placement Rates for Students Completing the Program: Not required to report.
• Debt at Program Completion: Pursuant to federal law, the number of students who completed this GE Program during the award year was less than ten (10), and for privacy reasons, we cannot publicly disclose debt at program completion.