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Engaging Today's World, Producing Tomorrow's Leaders, Since 1973
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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.
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.
Certificates
Askew offers certificates in five areas: Graduate General Public Administration, Florida City & County Management, Financial Management, Civic and Nonprofit Leadership, and Emergency Management! These certificates can be earned as a degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking student. They can be a fantastic way to develop your professional skills and prepare you for whatever career path you take!
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2024 COSSPP Distinguished Alumni!
Askew alumni Vincent S. Long and Kathy Mears were given the 2024 COSSPP Distinguished Alumni Award!
Research Spotlight: Tian Tang
Associate Professor Tian Tang, Ph.D., from the Askew School of Public Administration, was the lead author of “Resilience in Complex Disasters: Florida’s Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Amid COVID-19,” published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.
Student Spotlight: Hayk Bejanyan
Hayk Bejanyan, Ph.D., – a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student and Fulbright scholar from Armenia – recently completed a summer internship at the World Bank.
Master's and Combined Pathways Grad Fair
Join us on February 27th in the DeVoe Moore Center and the Bellamy Atrium at 10am to learn more about the college's graduate programs.
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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.
Our Programs and Resources
FSU launches new graduate certificate to equip students with advanced digital tools and ethical frameworks
March 10, 2025
FSU's College of Social Sciences & Public Policy and College of Communication & Information have teamed up to offer a new innovative graduate certificate program that prepares students with the cutting-edge digital tools at the intersection of data science and social science. …
FSU Students Develop Innovative Solutions at COSSPP’s First “Rapid Relocation” 24-Hour Design Sprint
March 5, 2025
Florida State University’s Innovation Hub and College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) hosted a 24-hour Design Sprint for all FSU students focused on “Rapid Relocation: Enhancing Emergency Evacuation in Florida” starting Friday, January 31, and ending Monday, February 1. “The College was excited to …
COSSPP Women’s Leadership Network Hosts Distinguished Alumna Kathy Mears
February 19, 2025
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) hosted Kathy Mears (B.S. Sociology ’03 & Master of Public Administration ’11) for a lecture about leadership on February 14. …