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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 11 centers and institutes, our award-winning faculty produce leading research in their fields.
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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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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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Attend Our Summer 2025 COSSPP Faculty & Staff Photo Day on July 9
Join us for the next COSSPP Faculty and Staff Photo Day in Summer 2025 on Wednesday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Communications Ground Floor Studio (Bellamy 042). Photos are taken on a walk-in basis.
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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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FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
Florida State University’s graduate programs shine in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, with 21 programs in the Top 25 among public universities.
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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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April Student Newsletter
Our Monthly Student Newsletter is officially out! This April edition 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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Research Spotlight: “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States”
June 20, 2025
Florida State University’s Charles and Joan Haworth Professor of Economics Carl Kitchens, Ph.D., co-authored “Economic Geography and Air Pollution Regulation in the United States,” forthcoming in the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics. The paper examines how the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (N …
How FSU’s Stavros Center is Distributing Economics Education Around the World
June 18, 2025
The study of economics transcends language and geographic barriers across the world, as individuals rely on its teachings to make better choices and live a more satisfying life. At Florida State University, the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education is leading multiple …
Patricia Homan Named as Raymond Flavious Bellamy Chair in Population Studies
June 13, 2025
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is proud to announce the appointment of Patricia Homan, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, as the Raymond Flavious Bellamy Chair in Population Studies, effective May 1, 2025, recognizing her excellent teaching and prominent scholarship. …
Attend our Summer 2025 COSSPP Faculty & Staff Photo Day on July 9
June 12, 2025
Join us for the next COSSPP Faculty and Staff Photo Day in Summer 2025 on Wednesday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Communications Ground Floor Studio (Bellamy 042). …