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An undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science provides graduates with a skillset important for a range of workforce opportunities. The broad range of study and a flexible program geared toward ‘real world’ issues and problems provide ISS graduates with insights and skills for a rewarding career across a variety of industries.
Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Social Science Program!
Hear from student, professor, and faculty perspectives within the ISS program.
Alumni Spotlight
Laura Zeqollari — third-year Interdisciplinary Social Science student — was selected to participate in the University of Virginia (UVA) Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative.
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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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Meet with an advisor for guidance when learning more about the Interdisciplinary Social Science program, or declaring your major!
Congratulations to Dr. Maria Cristina Ramos
FSU Interdisciplinary Social Science Assistant Teaching Professor Maria Cristina Ramos, Ph.D., was awarded the Outstanding Recent Contribution Award from the American Sociological Association’s (ASA) Social Psychology Section.
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Apply to FSU’s Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program today to examine a spectrum of perspectives.
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Interdisciplinary | Individualized | Holistic

Our world is highly complex. An interdisciplinary orientation to the social sciences allows students to pursue a holistic study of the complex issues and problems facing the social world. Our students are encouraged to apply a spectrum of perspectives to specific public policies and social issues. They are guided to identify an interdisciplinary “discipline” that draws on various fields of research and scholarship as they choose from several flexible options to pursue their individual interests.

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Alumni Spotlights

Rodney Wells: Spring 2025 Graduate
Rodney Wells will attend Yale Law School to pursue his law degree! Click the link below to read about his accomplishments while at FSU!

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Helen Smith
Alumni Helen Smith (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science ‘23) started as the Digital Marketing Manager for the Florida Justice Association in August 2024. Click to read more about the Florida Justice Association!

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Joe O’Shea
Alumni Joe O’Shea (B.S. Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Social Science '08) credits his education in ISS and philosophy to shaping his career and empowering him to think deeply about complex challenges.

Designing Your Major

The Interdisciplinary Social Science degree can be attained through several optional academic plans. Academic plans can be focused in flexible multidisciplinary academic paths, or through structured specializations.

The ISS major consists of 43 credits that can be organized in various ways. Students are encouraged to work with academic and faculty advisors to plan the best options for pursuing a cohesive, multidisciplinary path toward their learning goals.

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Multidisciplinary Academic Plans

Students will use at least two social science disciplines in pursuit of their academic goals. The major coursework can be organized to include primary and secondary departments, and the integration of departmental perspectives as a successful academic path.

Specialized areas of study support a structured multidisciplinary plan of study related to specific interest areas. The specialized areas of study include pre-organized multidisciplinary options to advance student interests and learning within a specific area of study.

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ISS Program News

COSSPP Community Enjoys Civility and Civic Engagement with a Series of Engaging Events

COSSPP Community Explores Civility and Civic Engagement with Series of Impactful Events

December 15, 2025

Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy recognized civility and civic engagement during the week of October 27-30, bringing students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for a lineup of enriching events focused on civil discourse and political leadership. …

Student Spotlight: Joanna Chowdhury

December 10, 2025

Joanna Chowdhury – graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) student and two-time COSSPP alumna – was named Northwest Regional Health Manager for Special Olympics Florida. …

ISS Assistant Teaching Professor Receives American Sociological Association Award

December 5, 2025

FSU Interdisciplinary Social Science Assistant Teaching Professor Maria Cristina Ramos, Ph.D., was awarded the Outstanding Recent Contribution Award from the American Sociological Association’s (ASA) Social Psychology Section. Her first-author article, titled “Identity Networks as a New Frontier: Conceptualizing, …

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