Programs

The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students are able to benefit from academic and experiential learning opportunities in the Capital Region and beyond to develop a strong foundation for careers in the public, non-profit and private sectors as well as careers in teaching and research.

Undergraduate

Political Science BA | +MIA Option | +MPA Option | +MS Option | +MA Option |

Political Science BA | +MIA Option | +MPA Option | +MS Option | +MA Option |
Master's

International Affairs MIA | Partially Online | +CGS Option |

International Affairs MIA | Partially Online | +CGS Option |

Political Science MA | +CGS Option |

Political Science MA | +CGS Option |
Doctoral

Political Science PhD | +CGS Option |

Political Science PhD | +CGS Option |

Legal Studies Minor

Rockefeller College’s minor in Legal Studies is open to all students. The minor is designed to introduce students to the various roles law plays in society and to the interdisciplinary study of law. If you are interested in law-related topics and/or are considering going to law school, this minor would be a good primer. 

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The Legal Studies minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits. At least 15 of which must have law-related content, nine must be in coursework at or above the 300 level or courses requiring at least one prerequisite course, and at least 12 of which must come from courses with an RPOS prefix. 

For majors other than Political Science, students must take a 100-level RPOS course (101, 102, or 103), plus 15 law-related credits, including RPOS 326. 

For Political Science majors with concentrations other than Public Law, students must take an elective at any level with an RPOS prefix, plus 15-law related credits, including RPOS 326. 

For more information, contact [email protected].

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Combined Bachelor's and Master's 

Rockefeller College offers numerous combined bachelor’s/master’s programs within the College, as well as with partnering institutions. Accepted students begin taking graduate coursework as an undergraduate and can earn an accelerated master’s degree. Take up to 12 graduate credits (typically four courses) during your senior year and count them toward both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
 

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In each section below, you can combine any bachelor’s program on the left with the master’s program on the right.
 

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Political SciencePolitical Science (MA)
Criminal Justice 

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice (MA)
Political Science 

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Political ScienceInternational Affairs (MIA)
Public Policy 
CEHC 

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Political SciencePublic Administration (MPA)
Public Policy 
Criminal Justice 
Sociology 
Economics 
CEHC 

 

Combined Program Admission Requirements

The combined program is highly competitive. In order for your application to be reviewed, you must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher, have completed 56 total credits hours toward your BA, and have received a grade of B or higher in two quantitative courses (MPA & MIA). The best time to apply is during your junior year. The department accepts applications for both the fall and spring semesters.

 

Application Deadlines
  • Spring: December 1
  • Fall: February 1 (priority) & April 1 (secondary)

Please contact Rockefeller's Director of Undergraduate Student Services Zakhar Berkovich ([email protected], Humanities B-16) to assess your eligibility for the program.

 

Application Materials
  • Completed Degree Application
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate work to date
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • 1-2 page statement of background and goals
  • Resume
  • $75 application fee

Note: GRE not required for admission

Combined Programs With Other Institutions

Rockefeller College offers combined BA/MPA/MIA programs with other institutions. These programs give outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to join Rockefeller's nationally ranked MPA program before graduation.
 

Institution

Program

SUNY Fredonia
BA/MPA
SUNY Geneseo
BA/MPA
SUNY New Paltz
BA/MIA
SUNY Oneonta
BA/MPA
SUNY Oswego
BA/MIA
SUNY Potsdam
BA/MPA, BA/MIA
SUNY Purchase
BA/MPA
Siena College
BA/MPA, BA/MIA
Hartwick
BA/MPA