Political Science and International Relations

Geneseo Launches Accelerated International Affairs Degree with UAlbany

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Geneseo Launches Accelerated International Affairs Degree with UAlbany rime Wed, 10/15/2025 - 14:36

International Affairs 4+1

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Sample Grad Courses

Economics for Global Affairs
Global Governance
Global Security
International and Comparative Public Management
Quantitative Approaches to International Affairs
Statistics for International Affairs Managers and Policy Analysts

Key Grad Concentrations

Diplomacy and Global Governance
Global and Homeland Security
Global Public Management

International Affairs 4+1

Why study international affairs at Geneseo?

Students save both time and tuition while gaining a broad educational foundation in international relations theory, policy analysis, economics, management, and quantitative methods as well as oral and written communication skills that will prepare them for careers in business, government, or the nonprofit sector. By beginning MIA coursework during their senior year, students move directly into graduate-level study while still benefiting from Geneseo’s close faculty mentorship and small-class environment.

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Partnership Programs

BA in International Relations + MIA in International Affairs
BA in Political Science + MIA in International Affairs
Other majors as approved by advisor + MIA in International Affairs

Program Highlights

Accelerated pathway: Earn both a BA and an MIA in five years.
Cost savings: Double-count up to 12 credits toward both degrees. Take graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate (half that of graduate tuition).
Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in public affairs.
Streamlined admissions process: Early assurance into UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
Networking advantage: Connections with Geneseo alumni and UAlbany’s extensive professional network in NYS government and beyond.
Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in international affairs.
Preparation for careers in organizations with international reach, including the United States Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the United States Foreign Service, and the United Nations.

Sample Careers

Diplomat
Foreign affairs analyst
Foreign aid worker
Intelligence specialist
Legislative director
Political affairs officer
Political risk consultant
Program analyst

Contact Info

Anand Rao, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations
raoa@geneseo.edu
Fraser 105B
585-245-5457

Karleen West, Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Relations
kwest@geneseo.edu
Fraser 107C
585-245-5445

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�� Partners with UAlbany on MPA Program

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�� Partners with UAlbany on MPA Program rime Fri, 09/12/2025 - 15:01

MPA 4+1

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Sample Courses

American Public Policy
Public Administration

Popular Electives

Cyber Law
Global Health Issues
Presidential Politics
Public Economics
Statistics in Geography
Urban Sociology

Recent Internships

Legal Aid
National Resource Defense Council
NYS Assembly (Albany, NY)
NYS Depts. of Budget, Health, Homeland Security, and Education
NYS Office of Counter Terrorism
Social Security Administration
United Nations
US Committee of Refugee and Immigrant Services
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
US Dept. of State

Flexible Concentrations

Homeland Security
IT Management
Nonprofit Management
Public Economics and Finance
Public Management
Public Policy
Or design your own!

Possible Graduate Certifications

Data Science for Public Affairs
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Public Sector Management
Women and Public Policy

MPA 4+1

Why study public administration at Geneseo?

This program allows Geneseo undergraduates to complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated format. Students benefit from Geneseo’s strong liberal arts foundation and UAlbany’s nationally recognized Rockefeller College MPA program, which combines rigorous academic training with hands-on professional preparation.

Students save both time and tuition while gaining advanced preparation for careers in government, nonprofits, and public policy. By beginning MPA coursework during their senior year, students move directly into graduate-level study while still benefiting from Geneseo’s close faculty mentorship and small-class environment.

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Visit Geneseo

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Partnership Programs

Program Highlights

Accelerated pathway: Earn both a BA and an MPA in five to five and a half years.
Cost savings: Double-count selected credits toward both degrees. Take your graduate coursework at the undergraduate tuition rate (which is half that of graduate tuition).
Access to UAlbany’s strong national reputation in public affairs.
Streamlined admissions process: Early assurance into UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
Professional core training: Courses in finance, economics, management, data analysis, and capstone projects.
Career experience requirement: Students gain at least 350 hours of supervised internship or equivalent professional experience, ensuring practical skills.
Networking advantage: Connections with Geneseo alumni and UAlbany’s extensive professional network in NYS government and beyond.
Strong post-graduation success: 98% of Rockefeller MPA graduates secure employment within one year.

Sample Careers

Budget Examiner / Financial Manager
Homeland Security Analyst
International Development Specialist
Nonprofit Program Director
Policy Analyst
Public Affairs Consultant

Recent Graduate Schools

Columbia University
Syracuse Maxwell School
UAlbany Rockefeller College

Recent Employers

American Red Cross
Deloitte Consulting
FBI
Habitat for Humanity
NYC Mayor’s Office
NYS Dept. of Civil Service
NYS Governor’s Office, Executive Chamber
US Government Accountability Office

Contact Info

Jeonghwa Yang, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations
jyang@geneseo.edu
Fraser 105C
585-245-6446

Karleen West, Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Relations
kwest@geneseo.edu
Fraser 107C
585-245-5445

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Geneseo Launches a New Academic Year

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Geneseo Launches a New Academic Year rime Fri, 08/22/2025 - 09:15

Four Alums Win Fulbright US Student Awards

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Four Alums Win Fulbright US Student Awards rime Mon, 06/02/2025 - 14:23

Dr. Suzanne Metler on the Rural/Urban Political Divide

kwest — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:03:53 +0000

Dr. Suzanne Metler on the Rural/Urban Political Divide

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Political Science and International Relations News

On May 1, 2025, Dr. Suzanne Mettler, the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions at Cornell University, presented a virtual lecture to Geneseo faculty and students on the rural/urban divide in contemporary American politics.

Relying on a wealth of data that covers the period from 1972 to 2024, Dr. Mettler demonstrated that until the past two decades there had been little difference between urban and rural areas in the United States with respect to their partisanship. Up until the 2000s, rural areas were only slightly more Republican than urban areas. For example, in 1992, there was only a 2% partisan difference between rural and urban areas: today, it's 20%. In recent years, population and economic growth have been concentrated in urban areas. American citizens living in rural areas have felt left behind, and in fact have not enjoyed the benefits of American economic growth. The consequence of the rural/urban divide is magnified by American electoral rules. American electoral rules provide disproportionate influence to rural areas at the expense of urban areas.

Dr. Suzanne Mettler is the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions at Cornell University and conducts research and teaches on American political development, inequality, public policy, political behavior, and democracy. She is the author of numerous books and articles on American politics. Mettler’s latest book is Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy (St. Martin’s Press, 2020), co-authored with Robert C. Lieberman.

Dr. Mettler's lecture was supported by a grant from Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honors society in Political Science, and the Department of Political Science and International Relations.

Dr. Suzanne Mettler of Cornell University

Brant Receives SUNY's Horizon Early Career Research & Scholarship Award

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Brant Receives SUNY's Horizon Early Career Research & Scholarship Award patenaude Thu, 05/01/2025 - 08:17

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West Selected for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute

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West Selected for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute patenaude Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:28

Political Science and International Relations

Geneseo Launches Accelerated International Affairs Degree with UAlbany

International Affairs 4+1

Sample Grad Courses

Key Grad Concentrations

International Affairs 4+1

Partnership Programs

Program Highlights

Sample Careers

Contact Info

������ Partners with UAlbany on MPA Program

MPA 4+1

Sample Courses

Popular Electives

Recent Internships

Flexible Concentrations

Possible Graduate Certifications

MPA 4+1

Partnership Programs

Program Highlights

Sample Careers

Recent Graduate Schools

Recent Employers

Contact Info

Geneseo Launches a New Academic Year

Four Alums Win Fulbright US Student Awards

Dr. Suzanne Metler on the Rural/Urban Political Divide

Brant Receives SUNY's Horizon Early Career Research & Scholarship Award

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West Selected for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute

�� Partners with UAlbany on MPA Program

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