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New Rochelle, NY, November 18, 2002 - Iona College announced today that it will offer a new certificate program in non-profit public relations (PR), the first of its kind in Westchester County. Students can complete the program in six months by attending classes on one night a week.

"This program is an alternative credential for professionals who want to change careers or enhance their skills to be more competitive and valuable in today's tough job market," said Dr. Alexander Eodice, dean of the School of Arts and Science.

The non-credit certificate program consists of five courses, taken sequentially and designed to help students master the fundamentals of non-profit public relations, and include Non-Profit PR; Media Relations, Strategies, and Tactics for Non-Profit Professionals; Planning and Executing a Non-Profit PR Campaign; Fundraising; and Training Methods for Non-Profit Professionals.

Students who register for the courses beginning in January will complete the program in June by attending class once a week, a total of 15 hours in the classroom per course. Certificate program recipients will have access to Iona's Career Services Office to seek employment in the public relations field. Please call Kara Londin in the Office of Lifelong Learning at (914) 633-2530 for more information.

Celebrating 25 years of peace and justice education, Iona College is a private, co-educational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.

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For questions or more information please contact:
Meghan Finn
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
tel: 914 633-2005 fax: 914 637-2711

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