College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
at Florida State University
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced 13 scholars will be joining our full-time faculty beginning in fall 2024.
Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for a fall showcase on Monday, September 16, 2024 before registration opens September 18!
Florida State University will host His Excellency Dennis Francis, president of the United Nations General Assembly of the 78th Session on Thursday, Aug. 29, highlighted by a talk addressing climate-induced disasters. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center (Room […]
Join COSSPP for one or both of our upcoming tailgates on Legacy Walk just outside our Bellamy building!
Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to accomplished individuals to recognize their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the college and university.
We are pleased to honor our newest Distinguished Alumni — John E. Dailey, Renisha Gibbs, Vincent S. Long, and Kathy Mears — at the College’s Distinguished Alumni Gala in Spring 2025.
Many great things happened across Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy during the 2023-2024 academic year.
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is home to many organizations that help connect students to opportunities both locally and nationally. ‘The Future is Made in Bellamy,’ and these organizations are vital to students’ success, helping them to ‘Get More Than a Degree’ during their time at FSU.
Here are just a few examples of the incredible experiences our students are gaining outside the classroom through their involvement with student organizations at FSU.
Malik Moore – an FSU alumnus [B.S. Political Science ’20 and Master’s of Applied American Politics and Policy (MAAPP) ’23] – was recently appointed as the youngest member of the Racial Reconciliation Committee for the City of Tampa.
Formed in May 2024, the committee aims to research the effects of systematic discrimination and develop proposals to address affordable housing, development, youth empowerment, services for previously incarcerated individuals, and ignored areas of history. Moore was one of thirteen people to receive this position.
Established as the College of Social Sciences in the fall of 1973 as part of a university-wide academic reorganization, our college began with just five departments: economics, geography, government (now political science), 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 11 centers and institutes.
Engage Magazine is the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s annual magazine highlighting the successes of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
We invite you to read the newest issue, as well as previous editions, on our website here.
