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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 16 departments and interdisciplinary programs now housed within the College, along with 11 centers and institutes. As the third-largest, most demographically diverse, and politically engaged College on campus, COSSPP is a microcosm of campus, the state, and the nation.
COSSPP History Series
Since its creation in 1973, COSSPP has grown into the third-largest, most demographically
diverse and politically engaged college on FSU’s campus.
Learn more about what our programs, departments, and the college has accomplished over 50 years.
Alumni Spotlights
More Alumni SpotlightsWe’re proud of the successes of our 50,000+ alumni worldwide working to address
the world’s challenges and better their communities.
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Student Spotlight : Jared Bethke
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Jared Bethke – second-year urban and regional planning master's student – secured a $450,000 grant for the construction of the Welaunee Greenway recreational trail in Leon County as part of his FSU-funded Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Internship. “My internship at Blueprint, along with professional developm …
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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.