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Celebrating 50+ years of COSSPP
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy was established in the fall of 1973 as part of a university-wide academic reorganization and consisted of just five departments: Economics, Geography, Government, Sociology, and Urban and Regional Planning.
There’s been much growth over the years, with 12 departments and interdisciplinary programs now housed within the College, along with 12 centers and institutes. As the third-largest college at FSU, COSSPP equips students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences they need to launch impactful careers.
COSSPP History Series
Since its creation in 1973, COSSPP has grown into the third-largest college at FSU, preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences they need to launch impactful careers. Learn more about what our programs, departments, and the college has accomplished over 50 years.
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Alumni Spotlights
We’re proud of the successes of our 50,000+ alumni worldwide working to address the world’s challenges and better their communities.
Give Back to the College
Your philanthropy makes it possible for us to provide opportunities for students that cannot be covered by State of Florida funds. The College uses private contributions to deliver programming under the College’s Get More Than a Degree initiative that supports student intellectual growth and professional development.
We are grateful to each of our donors for their interest and investments in our students and work. Thanks to you, we are not just turning out graduates; we are producing leaders ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Our Senior Director of Development Katherine Cline Ashler would love to connect with you to identify how to make a meaningful impact in your area of interest. Please email her at kcline@foundation.fsu.edu or
call 850-294-3343.
COSSPP Seeks Communications Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026
March 10, 2026
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy seeks a graduate assistant with exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong interest in organizational social media management and visual content creation. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role will support the College’s overall communications …
Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Digital Applied Social Science (DASS) by April 2026
March 10, 2026
Apply for FSU’s graduate certificate in Digital Applied Social Science (DASS) by April 1 to develop advanced research and problem-solving skills. …
Research Spotlight: “Governance Reorganization and Resilience: The Case of Florida Higher Education Systems”
March 9, 2026
Tzu-An Chiang, a Ph.D. candidate with FSU’s Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy recently collaborated with Daniel Fay, Ph.D., on a research article titled “Governance reorganization and resilience: the case of Florida higher education systems.” The study, published on October 4, 2025, i …