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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's 2025 Great Give: The Future is Made in Bellamy!

    This year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is raising money for FSU's 2025 Great Give to support our principle 'The Future is Made in Bellamy' initiative.

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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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    The CDPH Celebrates Outstanding Faculty, Students, and Center’s Founder

    On March 23, 2025, faculty, staff, and students from FSU’s Center for Demography and Population Health joined in celebration of successful students and the birthday of Charles B. Nam, Ph.D., the center’s founder.

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    11 COSSPP Alumni Honored on 2025 News Service of Florida 40 Under 40

    The News Service of Florida honored 40 Florida businessmen and women on its annual “40 Under 40” list, 11 of whom are COSSPP alumni. This year’s honorees bring a “youthful perspective” to some of the state’s most significant industries—including law, land use, and education—and Florida’s legacy institutions.

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    2023-2024 Social Science Scholars Make an Impact

    The 2023-2024 cohort of Social Science Scholars has completed their projects and coursework for the program, leaving a lasting impact at both FSU and in their communities.

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    COSSPP Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates at Commencement Day Celebration

    The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2025 graduates and their families and friends to join us for a come-and-go reception in Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on the afternoon of Friday, May 2, from 10 – 2 p.m., the day before Commencement!

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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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  • Apply for a Student Spotlight!

    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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  • Subscribe to our new quarterly alumni newsletter!

    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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Engaging Today’s World,
Producing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Through stimulating coursework and opportunities for educational enhancement beyond the classroom, our students are engaged, inspired, and transformed into tomorrow’s leaders and brightest thinkers — dynamic people well prepared to offer innovative solutions to pressing issues we face in today’s world.

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Message from the Dean

Read a message from Dean Tim Chapin and learn more about us!

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Find information about academic advising and contact the Academic Dean.

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Prospective Students

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Get involved and 'Get More Than A Degree" by engaging in organizations, programs and opportunities that expand your horizons.

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Learn about financial assistance and scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate students in our college and at FSU.

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Your support makes it possible for students to gain hands-on experiences that transform them into tomorrow's well-rounded leaders.

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COSSPP Hosts First-Ever Friendly Disagreement Event with Village Square Featuring John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor 

April 16, 2025

FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted its first-ever Friendly Disagreement event in partnership with Village Square Tallahassee on Monday, March 24. The event featured John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor, two dear friends who disagree vehemently on a range of political and social issues who engage …

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FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence

April 16, 2025

Graduate programs within the college also recognition in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings. …

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The CDPH Celebrates Outstanding Faculty, Students, and Center’s Founder 

April 11, 2025

On March 23, 2025, faculty, staff, and students from FSU’s Center for Demography and Population Health (CDPH) joined in celebration of successful students and the birthday of Charles B. Nam, Ph.D., the center’s founder.   …

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Student Spotlight - Grady Anderson  

April 10, 2025

Grady Anderson – a third-year Political Science and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences major – recently co-authored a review in the publication Social Forces with Radha Modi, Ph.D., Assistant Director & Associate Teaching Professor for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences.  …

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