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The Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is one of the oldest public administration schools in the nation. Our faculty consistently rank in the top 10 in the nation in research productivity, and our master’s and doctoral programs are highly ranked in Florida and the U.S.
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Engage is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine celebrating the impact of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The 2024–2025 edition highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership — from student organizations and research breakthroughs to alumni achievements and new initiatives shaping communities in Florida and beyond.
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Fully NASPAA-accredited and one of the nation’s oldest MPA programs, we prepare ethical, effective leaders in public service. Learn from nationally recognized faculty and make a lasting impact. Apply by Nov 1 (Spring) or Feb 15 (Fall).
FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
“These rankings reflect the incredible dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students and the strength of our graduate programs,” FSU President Richard McCullough said.
Apply for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree!
In our MPA program, you will build experience in public service and solving problems to improve people's lives and find highly rewarding work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private firms.
Askew School’s Hongtao Yi Elected President of APSA Public Policy Section
Hongtao Yi, Ph.D., professor of public administration at Florida State University ahas been elected president of APSA's Public Policy Section for his outstanding scholarly contributions and leadership in public policy.
Research Spotlight: Ene Ikpebe
Florida State University Assistant Professor of public administration Ene Ikpebe, Ph.D., authored “The minimum marriageable age policy process in the United States: An advocacy coalition framework analysis.”
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Promoting Scholarship, Democratic Governance, and Integrity.
The Askew School of Public Administration and Policy offers one of the oldest master’s degrees in the country, dating back to 1947. We have an exciting variety of topics to study, nationally-known faculty, and tremendous students. We strive to promote ethical and competent leadership in the management of public and non-profit organizations through training that emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, creative problem solving, integrity and stewardship, and skills in research and administration.
If you’re interested in public service and are motivated to solve problems and make decisions that improve people’s lives, then studying public administration may be the career direction you’re looking for. Graduates from Askew School at FSU find highly rewarding work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private firms.
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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 …
FSU Among Top Schools with Three Graduates in Prestigious ICMA Local Government Fellowship
November 10, 2025
Three recent graduates from Florida State University’s Askew School of Public Administration and Policy have been selected for the prestigious International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Local Government Management Fellowship, a highly competitive program that places emerging public service professionals …
FSU Claude Pepper Center, AARP Florida Unite Caregivers, Leaders Through Inaugural Florida Caregiving Summit
November 10, 2025
https://youtu.be/06NZl8X4N4s More than 4.4 million adults in Florida are family caregivers who primarily provide unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses and other relatives. As Florida’s population ages, with one in five residents expected to be 65 or older by 2030, caregivers …