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Human Relations | Cultural Dynamics

African American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers three major tracks and a minor. The program utilizes faculty from several departments within and beyond the College. African American Studies offers students the opportunity to understand American society and the international arena from the unique vantage-point of the African Diaspora, most especially Americans of African descent.

Our program offers an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary approach to the study of ethnicity, identity, human relations, and cultural dynamics. The curriculum provides an intellectually powerful analysis of individual achievements, cultural phenomena and paradigms, institutional behaviors, global trends, and public discourse. The curriculum also focuses on educational and social policy issues. This site offers both information about our program and resource tools to aid individual exploration and research.

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COSSPP Community Enjoys Civility and Civic Engagement with a Series of Engaging Events

COSSPP Community Explores Civility and Civic Engagement with Series of Impactful Events

December 15, 2025

Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership. …

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COSSPP Hosts Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Featuring Jean Accius

November 21, 2025

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture with Jean Accius, Ph.D., on Friday, November 14. The event was followed by a reception at 3 p.m. The talk, "Forged by Fire, Strengthened by Purpose: Why Collaboration Is the New Currency," with Dr. Accius …

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FSU Honors 5 COSSPP Students in its Largest Cohort of Tyler Fellows - Aiden Leslie, Sophie Works, Kaysyn, Charlotte, Lucas Gonzalez

FSU Honors Five COSSPP Students in its Largest Cohort of Tyler Fellows

November 19, 2025

Florida State University has named its largest cohort of Tyler Center for Global Studies Fellows, awarding nine students for their academic ambition and global curiosity.  …

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