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Epidemiology in London Program
Students on this program will explore concepts of public health and epidemiology through the lenses of the past, present, and future diseases in the context of a global city.
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FSU professor earns NIH emerging scientist award
Patricia Homan, Ph.D., the Associate Director of FSU’s Public Health Program, is being recognized by the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health for her work as an emerging scientist.
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Patricia Homan Honored with Milbank Quarterly Early Career Award for Pioneering Work in Population Health
Patricia Homan has been awarded the prestigious Milbank Quarterly Early Career Award in Population Health by the Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS).
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Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Public Health Careers
There are many definitions to describe Public Health. In short, it is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community effort.
The Public Health program is one of the newest degree programs within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. The first Master of Public Health degree was conferred in 2004, while the Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program was recently established in 2020. Although youthful, our program is comprised of knowledgeable and expert faculty in their chosen fields. Both of our CEPH-accredited programs provide students with foundational skills and expertise for success.
Our Programs and Resources
FSU Students to Develop Innovative Solutions in ‘Rapid Relocation’ 24-Hour Design Sprint
January 8, 2025
Florida State University’s Innovation Hub and College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will host a 24-Hour Design Sprint for all FSU students focused on “Rapid Relocation: Enhancing Emergency Evacuation in Florida” starting Friday, January 31. …
Fall 2024 Graduation Celebration
December 17, 2024
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, December 13, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. Our students who graduated this semester from FSU with degrees from COSSPP join our 50,000+ alumni worldwide. Graduates enjoyed a come …
Fall 2024 Cohort of Global Citizens Celebrated in Graduation Ceremony
December 17, 2024
Twenty-five Florida State University students were awarded the Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC), including nine students who completed the certificate with honors, during a ceremony Friday, December 6, in The Globe Auditorium. …