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Welcome to FSU DURP
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program that offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries.
FDOT Research Grant
Civil engineering researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are transforming how we document and assess the historical significance of transportation-related structures like highways, railroads, and canals.
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2025 DURP Open House
Join us for our Open House for the Master of Science in Planning (MSP) program on Friday, March 21st, from 1:00-2:30 PM at the DeVoe L. Moore Conference Room (Bellamy 150)!
Apply for a Master's in Science of Planning (MSP) Degree!
Our program has a 95% job placement rate within 6 months of graduation and is ranked No. 18 among U.S. programs by Planetizen.
Zoom Info Session
Join us to learn about FSU's top-ranked Master of Science in Planning (MSP) degree during our Zoom info session this February! Zoom in on February 7th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Vitale
Sarah Vitale, AICP - a two-time FSU alumna (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science "14; M.S. Planning "17) - was recently promoted to planning director of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Center (TBRPC).
2024 COSSPP Distinguished Alumni!
DURP Alumni and Mayor of Tallahassee John Dailey is given the 2024 COSSPP Distinguished Alumni Award!
Lessons on Leadership Lecture with Jorge Gonzalez
Join us for the inaugural Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture on February 28 at 2pm in RBB214.
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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Global | Dynamic | Engaged | Connected | Community Oriented | Transformative
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program. We have the top-ranked master’s program in Florida and a Top 20 ranked master’s program nationally, making it the top-ranked program in Florida and the No. 11 ranked public university program nationally, according to the latest rankings published by Planetizen. For more than fifty years, we have been training professional planners to be change agents in their communities, and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the well-being of all citizens.
DURP offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries. Our graduates plan locally and globally, and everywhere in between.
Our Programs and Resources
Master's Program
The graduates of our program work in more than 40 states and about 30 foreign countries, with the largest proportion working in Florida.
Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathway
Help citizens, business leaders, and/or government officials create communities that offer better choices for how and where people live and work.
We are well-known for our award-winning community-engaged work produced through the Mark and Marianne Barnebey Planning and Development Lab and Studio and the high-impact, innovative scholarship of our faculty. We strive to use our research to transform planning practice and planning scholarship.
We encourage you to explore our webpage to learn more about the FSU DURP community and the wonderful work of our students and faculty. If you are interested in studying planning at FSU DURP, we encourage you to contact our staff who can answer any questions you might have about our programs.
FSU DURP is:
Global
with an internationally focused curriculum and unique study abroad opportunities
Dynamic and Flexible
with a broad interdisciplinary curriculum tailored to meet your interests
Community Oriented
with small classes, individual attention, and a community of faculty, staff, and students
Connected
with a network of alumni and extensive professional experience and development
Engaged
with the community through practical and applied projects
Transformative
with the community through practical and applied projects
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 …
2024 Distinguished Alumni Celebrated for Successes, Service
February 17, 2025
Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy celebrated its 2024 class of Distinguished Alumni – John Dailey, Renisha Gibbs, Vincent Long, and Kathy Mears – at the Distinguished Alumni Gala on Tuesday, February 4. …