The Future is Made in Bellamy
We encourage you to get more than a degree during your time at FSU by engaging in a variety of experiences outside the classroom to discover your passions, create lasting connections, and launch a successful career after graduation!
Originally launched under the leadership of Dean Emeritus David Rasmussen, Ph.D. (Dean, 2003-2016), as COSSPP’s Get More Than a Degree initiative, The Future is Made in Bellamy continues to reflect the college’s mission: preparing students for the workforce and to contribute to their communities, tackling real-world problems with insight, skill, and purpose.
Develop leadership skills
- Apply for leadership roles like COSSPP’s Social Science Scholars Program
- Engage in service with registered student organizations, honor societies, and COSSPP’s Student Leadership Council
Unlock growth opportunities
- Gain exposure to thought leaders by attending conferences, symposia, and COSSPP’s lecture series events
- Engage in international study and service
- Enroll in one of our many certificate programs
Create lasting connections
- Interact with fellow students, alumni, and faculty
- Gain exposure to thought leaders
- Meet with an alumni mentor
- Work with career advisors to find connections
Engage in research projects
- Become an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) student researcher
- Work directly with faculty on research projects
- Complete a Directed Individual Study
- Earn your Honors in the Major
Get started on graduate school with Combined Pathways
- The College offers six combined pathways programs in Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, Applied American Politics and Policy, Demography, Geographic Information Science, and Public Administration
Develop skills for lifelong success and wellness
- Participate in COSSPP’s various labs and internship programs with our departments, centers, and institutes
- Work with a peer mentor or attend workshops by the Unconquered by Debt Program and develop financial wellness