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Iona College takes its name from the island of Iona just off the west coast of Scotland. On this tiny island an Irish monk, , established an abbey from which missionaries went forth to teach. It was in the spirit of this heritage that the religious order of educators, the Congregation of Christian Brothers, founded Iona College in New Rochelle, in 1940.

In 1962, Iona began its graduate program, offering its first advanced degree (Pastoral Counseling). Today, the School of Arts and Science offers 16 master's and certificate programs to over 800 students.

Iona College offers many important aspects of a graduate education that other schools do not. From our commitment to a technology-based education and academic programs that offers the most viable and flexible career options, Iona meets the needs of adult students. Classes meet once per week and are conveniently scheduled during late afternoon and evening hours. Some of our graduate programs also offer classes on the weekends and through distance learning.

A dynamic and dedicated faculty, all accomplished experts in their field, ensure that you will never be just another face in the crowd. Classes are kept intentionally small, usually fewer than 20 students, allowing for lively discussion and interaction both in and outside of the classroom.

Welcome to the website of Iona's School of Arts and Science. Through its 22 academic departments, the School offers BA, BS, MA, and MS degrees in over 30 areas of study as well as several non-degree certificate programs. Through our major programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, we offer courses of study in the traditional liberal arts disciplines and in selected pre-professional and professional programs designed to provide academic challenge, intellectual depth, which are rooted in liberal learning. The Arts & Science programs serve both traditional-age and returning-adult students. They provide a challenging education which involves an appropriate mix of classroom instruction, independent research, and internship or practical experience.

An Iona education equips students with the skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing environment: critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, problem solving, ethical decision making, computer competency, and scientific and technological literacy. Our foundation in the liberal arts enables students to develop the habits of mind associated with our most precious human heritage: those ideas, beliefs, and writings that are the basis of intellectual, cultural, and moral development.

We have an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars who have both the academic credentials and practical experience necessary to deliver an outstanding education. Our facilities are well-designed and equipped to meet contemporary technological demands. We continue to develop new programs that enrich the academic experience at Iona and prepare students to meet the challenges of a complex world. Thank you for visiting our site. I hope you’ll consider Iona as your college of choice.

Alexander Eodice, PhD, Dean of the School of Arts and Science

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Graduate Programs Graduate Degree Programs Arts & Science Home Mission Graduate Degree Programs Statement Message from the The following programs are offered at both the New Rochelle Campus and the Rockland Campus unless otherwise Dean Freshmen Advising noted. Program Graduate Programs Computer Science visit department Overview Graduate Degrees MS in Computer Science Advisement International Students Counseling (New Rochelle campus only) visit department Graduate Admissions MS in Family Therapy MS in Pastoral Counseling Certificate in Family Therapy Scholarships & Financial Aid Post Master's Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Jewish-Catholic Studies Iona Post Master's Certificate in Gerontological Counseling Spirituality Institute Journals & Criminal Justice visit department Organizations Dean's Symposia MS in Criminal Justice Rudin/Driscoll Professor Education visit department Faculty Hiring Faculty MS in Teaching (for career changers) in Early Childhood (Birth - Grade2) Development & Travel M.S in Teaching (for career changers) in Childhood (Grade 1-6) Committee Study Abroad MS in Teaching (for career changers) in Adolescence Education (Grade 7-12) Student Forms specialization in Biology (New Rochelle only) Registrar/Calendars Iona specialization in English College Catalogs specialization in Mathematics specialization in Spanish (New Rochelle only) Blackboard Login Contact specialization in Italian Information Directions Career MS in Education in Elementary Education with a Specialization in Science (New Rochelle only) Opportunities MS in Education in Secondary Subjects Undergraduate (914) 633-2207 specialization in Biology (New Rochelle only) Graduate (914) 633-2208 specialization in English Fax Number (914) 633-2329 specialization in Mathematics specialization in Social Studies specialization in Spanish (New Rochelle only) specialization in Italian MS in Education in Multicultural Education MS in Education in Educational Leadership MS in Education in Literacy Education Educational Technolgy visit department MS in Educational Technology Certificate in Educational Technology English visit department MA in English (Also see MS in Teaching and MS in Education) Foreign Languages visit department MA in Italian MA in Spanish (New Rochelle only) (Also see MS in Teaching and MS in Education- Italian and Spanish) Health Services Administration visit department (Offered additionally at Lenox Hill Hospital ) MS in Health Services Administration Post Master's Certificate in Health Services Administration Certificate in Long Term and Post Acute Care Administration History visit department MA in History (specialization in Global Studies) (Also see MS in Teaching and MS in Education - Social Studies) Journalism visit department MS in Journalism (specialization in On-Line Journalism and Print Journalism) Mass Communication visit department MA in Communication (specialization in Organizational Communication and Public Relations) Advanced Certificate in Communication Arts Psychology (New Rochelle Campus only) visit department MA in Psychology with a specialization in experimental psychology or industrial organizational psychology or school psychology (for provisional certification as a school psychologist) MA in Mental Health Counseling, New York State license qualifying program Telecommunications visit department MS in Telecommunications Certificate in Telecommunications Education Partner - Communication Managers Association Back to Top

Graduate Programs International Students Arts & Science Home Mission International Students Statement Message from the Prospective International Students: Dean Freshmen Advising Program Graduate Programs Overview Graduate Degrees Thank you for your interest in Iona College, Advisement International Students School of Arts and Science. We are pleased Graduate Admissions you are considering our graduate programs to Scholarships & Financial Aid continue your professional education. Jewish-Catholic Studies Iona Spirituality Institute Journals & Iona College provides limited on-campus Organizations Dean's Symposia living accommodations for graduate students Rudin/Driscoll Professor and can help you with off-campus living Faculty Hiring Faculty arrangements. See more infomation below. Development & Travel Committee Study Abroad Student Forms Registrar/Calendars Iona College Catalogs

The following documents are required to evaluate acceptance into our Blackboard Login Contact master’s programs: Information Directions Career Opportunities Undergraduate (914) 633-2207 • Application Form and Application Fee (US $25). Graduate (914) 633-2208 • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate studies Fax Number (914) 633-2329 with an assessment from the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or an equivalent agency. The Edmund Rice Scholarship is awarded on the basis of cumulative undergraduate GPA. • Three Letters of Recommendation from supervisors or college faculty who have direct knowledge of your academic aptitude and potential for success in a graduate program. • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer- based test is required. See TOEFL web site for additional information. TOEFL scores are accepted only when test results are within 3 years from the intended start of a program. • Our International Admissions Officer will assist you in securing an I-20 form upon acceptance into a graduate program. You will be asked to complete a Financial Statement and Affidavit of Support form.

You can apply online through the Admissions website

On-Campus Living Accomodations Our Office of Residential Life will assist you in securing off-campus private housing. If you have additional questions concerning the Admissions process or the program curricula, I would be happy to help you further. We look forward to welcoming you into our Graduate Studies program. Telephone: (914) 633-2502 E-mail: [email protected]

1. Those members of the faculty presenting papers at conferences will receive the highest level of support. Junior faculty members will be given preference over senior faculty members with tenure. The committee strongly feels that junior faculty need the highest level of support to be visible and to publish. It is also assumed that senior faculty members should be established in their field and their travel expenses will sometimes be covered by external funding sources. 2. Those members of the faculty chairing conference sessions, serving as organization officers will receive a lower level of support. Officers in major organizations should be compensated for their travel by the organization. Most major ones do so. Please ask your organization to consider such compensation. We will continue to sponsor those who do not receive any compensation, or to cover the balance of those who do receive partial compensation. 3. Those members of the faculty requesting development funds or simply attending conferences will receive the lowest level of support or, at times, if there are any funds left over. 4. The maximum amount is $1,200 per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). 5. Do not send any receipts with your application—you will submit them to the Dean’s office after your request has been approved by the committee. 6. Any material such as an official letter from a sponsoring organization, conference website, program etc. will help alleviate any questions we may have. 7. Requests for summer travel (July 1 to September 6) will now be considered in the Spring semester. Please check the website for deadlines. If you do not submit the application for summer travel on time, then it can be submitted in the fall. 8. Please be very specific as to the date and the exact location of the conference. Make sure you have the name of the sponsoring organization. Do not rush your application and write clearly. This will help us speed the process. 9. If you are requesting funds for faculty development, be very specific as to the nature of your request. Remember that this category receives the lowest funding priority. Only those requests that have a clear plan and publication objective may receive funding. 10. Travel to meetings for the purpose of program accreditation is funded from another source. Please have your chair contact the Dean directly.

Back to Top Office of Graduate Admissions the process Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for most programs. You may apply online or request that an application be sent to you by mail. Applications must be completed one week prior to the start of each term and should be sent to the campus you intend to attend (New Rochelle or Rockland). Contact the Office of Admissions for specific admission requirements, information about the program, to arrange an appointment, or find out about the next scheduled information session. how to apply Complete the application by submitting the following: - Complete application form - Submit official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate college attended - Submit three professional letters of recommendation (from faculty or a supervisor in an employment situation) - Submit the $50 application fee note - Some programs require the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if the cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. Contact the Admissions Office for details. - An interview is a required part of the admission process for applicants to Journalism, Marriage and Family Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, and Public Relations. application materials should be sent to the campus you wish to attend: New Rochelle Campus Rockland Graduate Center Office of Graduate Admissions Office of Graduate Admissions School of Arts and Science School of Arts and Science Iona College Rockland Graduate Center 715 North Avenue 2 Blue Hill Plaza New Rochelle, NY 10801 Concourse Level (914) 633-2502 Pearl River, NY 10965 [email protected] (845) 620-1350 [email protected]

Student Financial Services (914) 633-2497 [email protected]

the process Funding options available for Iona graduate students are College-based merit scholarships or loans. You are urged to begin the financial aid application process at least six weeks prior to the start of the term for which aid is sought.

1. Apply for admission to the College. 2. To receive financial aid, all students must be accepted to Iona College and have completed the FAFSA form every year by our required April, 15 deadline. Failure to submit the FAFSA will result in the loss of any scholarship. 3. Submit copies of your most recent federal income tax return to Student Financial Services. 4. Respond to the financial aid package sent to you, and complete paperwork required for loan disbursement.

funding options Please refer to the course catalog for complete eligibility requirements. Click here for a complete list of scholarship funding options. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans: Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA. These loans are guaranteed by the federal government. The maximum loan is $8,500 per year. No interest accrues for students enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility requires enrollment for at least six credits per term.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: The loans are made in conjunction with the Subsidized Stafford Loan program. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA. The maximum loan is $10,000 per year. Principal and interest can be deferred while in school. Eligibility requires enrollment for at least six credits per term.

Federal Grad Plus Loan: The Grad Plus allows you to cover your entire education costs minus financial aid already awarded or supplement your Stafford Loan funding. It's an affordable alternative to using savings, income, or private loans for education costs. Students must complete a FAFSA to determine eligibility, must be a U.S. Citizen or resident non-citizen, and have a satisfactory credit history.

The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Funded by the State of New York, this grant has a maximum annual award of $550, and is available to full-time students who are New York residents with net taxable family income below $20,000 or net taxable single income that does not exceed $5,667.

Veterans' Benefits: Veterans or their eligible dependents under the terms of Title 38, U.S. Code are required to submit the certifying official claim form for G.I. Bill benefits. This form must be submitted every term.

Persian Gulf Veterans Awards: Tuition awards up to $1,000 per semester for full time students and $500 per semester for part-time students who served in the US Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf from August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995.

Vietnam Veterans Awards: Tuition awards up to $1,000 per semester for full time students and $500 per semester for part-time students who served in the US Armed Forces in Indochina anytime from December 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975.

Visit the Student Financial Services page for more information.

* If selected for verification, submit signed copies of your most recent federal income tax return to Student Financial Services. You must also complete the Independent Verification Worksheet. To determine if you are selected for verification and are required to submit this documentation, please review your Student Aid Report (SAR). In the upper right hand corner, you will see your EFC. If there is an asterisk (*) next to the EFC number, then you have been selected for verification by the Federal Government. For any student selected for verification, there is also a paragraph in the SAR that explains you have been selected for verification. The SAR will be sent to you after you have completed your FAFSA.

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Here are the main contacts for Iona College departments and offices. Additional contact information may be found on the individual department or office pages. Admissions Office General Information [email protected] (914) 633-2502 800 231-IONA Assistant Vice President for College Admissions Kevin Cavanagh [email protected] (914) 633-2120 Setting Up Campus Visits Liz English [email protected] (914) 633-2622 Undergraduate Admissions Christine Cahill [email protected] (914) 633-2501 Billy Childs [email protected] (914) 633-2679 Michael DiPiazza [email protected] (914) 633-2064 Lindsay John [email protected] (914) 633-2589 Kimberly Kennedy [email protected] (914) 633-2702 Sarka Nastalkova [email protected] (914) 633-2249 Kathy Reilly [email protected] (914) 633-2439 Transfer Admissions Bart Grachan [email protected] (914) 633-2529 Evening/Weekend Admissions Vinette Richards-Morrison [email protected] (914) 633-2440 Graduate Arts & Science Admissions Veronica Jarek-Prinz [email protected] (914) 633-2420 Director of MBA Admissions Jude Fleurismond [email protected] (914) 633-2289 Back to Top Advancement Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs Rich Petriccione [email protected] (914) 633-2412 Visions of Excellence Campaign Amy Torigian [email protected] (914) 637-7739 Marilyn Wilkie [email protected] (914) 637-7749 Alumni Relations Stephen DeSalvo [email protected] (914) 637-7706 Special Events Jennifer Feely [email protected] (914) 637-7759 Annual Fund Joe Valenti [email protected] (914) 633-2066 Goal Club Corey Shapiro Aronstam [email protected] (914) 633-2071 Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations; Scholarship Stewardship [email protected] (914) 633-2069 Dan Konopka College Communications Herb Lopez [email protected] (914) 633-2686 Public Relations Cecilia Donohoe [email protected] (914) 633-2005 Advancement Research Office Barbara Hammitt [email protected] (914) 633-2534 Advancement Operations Nancy Patota [email protected] (914) 633-2413 Back to Top Athletics Athletics Director Pat Lyons [email protected] (914) 633-2654 Senior Associate AD/Student-Athlete Services/Compliance/SWA Jamie Fogarty [email protected] (914) 633-2320