| Dear Prospective Student,
Thank you for your interest in the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany. As one of the top graduate programs in public administration and policy in the United States, our excellent faculty and innovative curriculum will provide you with an outstanding education and prepare you for a career in public service, whether your interests are in the public sector, the not-for-profit world, or the private sector.
I encourage you to explore our web site to examine our different degree and certificate programs and the specific courses we offer at the College. I think you will find that Rockefeller College is an ideal place to explore the intersection of politics and policy, whether your interest is in domestic policy or international affairs. For those of you thinking about a career at the state or local level, our location in one of the largest seats of state government in the country provides a unique hands-on learning opportunity through internships in many different executive and legislative agencies in and around the capital region.
Please accept my personal invitation to come to our campus, talk to our faculty, staff and current students and experience the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy for yourself. For an online conversation with a current student or an admissions counselor, add AskRockefeller to your buddy list.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jeffrey D. Straussman, Dean,
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
The Rockefeller College Mission
“The core mission of Rockefeller College is to discover, communicate, and apply knowledge about politics, governance, public policy, and public management, making democracy stronger and governments more effective around the world”.
How do we do this?
- At Rockefeller College we are committed to providing a relevant classroom experience through outstanding teaching and research
- Through a commitment to public service –directly helping public managers, policymakers, and others deal effectively with the challenges they face.
- Through a commitment to civic engagement. Consistent with the University’s broader vision, this commitment also comes to life through the education of tomorrow’s leaders and fostering the qualities of citizenship essential to democracy.
About Us
Over the last 30 years, one of the College’s major strengths has been in the areas of public administration and public policy. US News and World Report ranks the Rockefeller College’s public affairs program 10th out of approximately 260 programs nationwide. Rockefeller College is consistently the best value of the top 25 Schools of Public Administration & Policy. Several areas within the College also rank very high including information and technology management, public management/administration, public finance and budgeting, and public policy analysis.
Professional societies, including the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, have recognized our competitive advantages in state government and administration, intergovernmental management, and federalism
Pre-Graduate Experience, Internships and Career Services
Rockefeller College provides students the opportunity to study for a semester in Washington, DC., internships abroad, and honors college undergraduate coursework.
Combined and dual degree programs offer options for beginning masters degrees in the junior year of college at the University at Albany.
Our career office provides the highest level of professional assistance to our students with a solid record of success at all levels of government and the non-profit sector.
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