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Welcome to COSSPP
Welcome to the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) at Florida State University! We are FSU's third-largest college with 12 academic units and 12 centers and institutes, our award-winning faculty produce leading research in their fields.
National Attraction: FSU Doubles Number of National Academy Members on Faculty
With recent hires in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Florida State University has doubled the number of its faculty who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a prestigious organization that unites leading researchers from around the country.
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Career Advising
FSU Career Center Liaison, Tyrone “T.J.” Johnson provides career advising for students and alumni. Reach out for help with your resume, cover letter, online portfolio, applying to grad school, searching for an internship or job.
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Student Spotlight: Sina Jangjoo
Sina Jangjoo – a Florida State University doctoral student in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – was awarded the FSU Graduate School Student Leadership Pursuit Award.
How FSU's Stavros Center is Distributing Economics Education Around the World
At Florida State University, the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education is leading multiple efforts to provide quality economics education on campus and around the world.
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Apply Today to a COSSPP Graduate Program!
Learn more about our graduate programs, how to combine multiple programs, and how to begin graduate studies as an undergraduate student!
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Apply Today for a Combined Pathways Program
If you’re interested in pursuing a master’s degree and want to get ahead on graduate school while completing your bachelor’s degree, apply for a combined pathways program in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy!
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The Future is Made in Bellamy
Learn more about how to get involved and get more than a degree during your time at FSU.
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Apply Today for a Graduate Certificate!
Apply to a graduate certificate program by July 18, 2025 to begin in Summer 2025 and gain specialization in a specific area.
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Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Public Health Epidemiology!
Learn more about the new certificate, which addresses the health of populations and how to prevent disease through the study of health-related events. Applications for Fall 2025 will open the second week of classes.
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FSU's 2025 Great Give: The Future is Made in Bellamy!
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy encourages you to get more than a degree during your time at FSU by engaging in a variety of experiences outside the classroom to discover your passions, create lasting connections, and launch a successful career after graduation!
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Student Newsletter Archive
Our Monthly Student Newsletter includes information about the month, highlighting opportunities for our students, faculty and staff. If you're not a COSSPP major, faculty, or staff member, you can find the archive of our recent newsletters below.
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Students, have you done something noteworthy? Fill out this 20-minute survey to be considered for a 'COSSPP Student Spotlight' feature story!
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We will be sending newsletters to all Alumni & Friends with quarterly updates. To subscribe and receive our summer edition, use the link below!
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FSU’s Public Health Program Launches Graduate Certificate in Public Health Epidemiology
July 23, 2025
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) now offers a graduate certificate in Public Health Epidemiology to address the health of populations and how to prevent disease through the study of health-related events. …
Alumni Spotlight - Sophia Solomon
July 23, 2025
Sophia Solomon – an FSU alumna [Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) ’25] – defended her Honors in the Major thesis and presented it at the Southern Sociological Society in Charlotte, NC on April 10, 2025. …
Apply Today For a Joint Pathways Program!
July 18, 2025
If you’re a graduate student interested in earning more than one master's or professional degree, apply for a joint pathways program in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy! …
Student Spotlight: Sina Jangjoo
July 16, 2025
Sina Jangjoo – a Florida State University doctoral student in the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – was awarded the FSU Graduate School Student Leadership Pursuit Award. “My time at FSU has thoroughly prepared me for my career by providing rigorous academic training, valuable research experience …