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College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
Engaging today's world, producing tomorrow's leaders since 1973.
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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.
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Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Social Science Program!
Hear from student, professor, and faculty perspectives within the ISS program.
Interdisciplinary Social Science Undergraduate Major
In our Interdisciplinary Social Science major, students unravel the various social issues affecting societies today, learning to apply a spectrum of perspectives to policies and problems.
Alumni Spotlight
Janet Hartman – an FSU alumna (B.S. Interdisciplinary Social Science ’21, M.S. Criminology ’23) – was appointed executive director of the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) at Tallahassee State College.
Have Questions about the ISS Program?
Meet with an advisor for guidance when learning more about the Interdisciplinary Social Science program, or declaring your major!
Do you want to explore a holistic study of complex issues and problems facing the social world?
Apply to FSU’s Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program today to examine a spectrum of perspectives.
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Interdisciplinary Study
for a Complex World
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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