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College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
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Welcome to the Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at FSU consists of more than 20 faculty members whose interests range widely from Demography, Health and Aging, to the Family, Gender, Inequality and Social Change. We have strong undergraduate and graduate programs and the department is recognized as having prestige both nationally and in the South.
Learn more about our accredited Graduate Programs!
Among public universities, we are ranked the 29th best sociology graduate program in the nation and the 2nd best in the 17 states that make up the Southern United States (U.S. News). Among 118 public and private sociology programs across the nation, we rank among the top 20% with regard to the number of publications and grants per faculty member (The National Research Council).
Learn more about our Undergraduate Program!
Our undergraduate program is built around five major areas: Social Organization; Personality and Society; Population and Human Ecology; Social Issues and Change; and the Family.
Enriched Studies | Accomplished Alumni | Rigorous Graduate Program
Our faculty and students are engaged in fascinating studies of the social inequalities that define our times, as seen in relationships, health outcomes, educational and professional careers, and interactions. We are also committed to sharing sociology with non-academic audiences, because our discipline provides unique insights that can improve policy responses and inform collective action. We invite you to read more about our department’s history, current research, opportunities for enriched studies, accomplished alumni, and rigorous graduate program.
—Kathi Tillman, Department Chair
Our Programs and Resources
Alumni Spotlight: Doris Jackson-Shazier
November 27, 2024
Doris Jackson-Shazier – FSU alumna (B.S. Sociology ‘08) – published her book “Raising Justice: Lessons Learned Through Motherhood” in July 2024. The book chronicles Jackson-Shazier's journey from being a 19-year-old pregnant college student to raising a 19-year-old college graduate. It address …
COSSPP Welcomes Ryan Sonntag as New Associate Director of Development
November 22, 2024
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy is pleased to announce that Ryan Sonntag has joined our team as our new Associate Director of Development. …
Student Spotlight: Brianna Morales
November 20, 2024
Brianna Morales – a fourth-year sociology major minoring in psychology – received the FSU Student Seminole Award for her active involvement in the Florida State community. The award is given to eight to ten students who made major contributions to the university in the areas of leadership and service. Her achiev …