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College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
Engaging today's world, producing tomorrow's leaders since 1973.
Ph.D. in Sociology
Our Ph.D. in Sociology is nationally recognized and allows students to choose from three concentrations: Social Stratification, Health and Aging, and Demography.
Apply for Our New Master's Program in Data and Society
Apply by July 1 for our new Master's in Data and Society! This one-year program prepares students to collect, analyze, and interpret data for social, ethical, and policy sectors of society.
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Sociology Undergraduate Major
Through our Sociology major, students study relationships between people and groups, focusing on how they interact and function as a whole.
COSSPP Professor Helps Unveil Tool to Measure Healthy Aging
An FSU COSSPP researcher is part of a pioneering team that has developed a new measure to understand and support healthy aging, with the potential to change how health care workers, employers, and policymakers assist older adults in remaining active and engaged.
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Alumni Spotlight: Charles Parkins
Charles Parkins – an FSU graduate (B.S. Sociology ‘10) – was recently appointed as the division director of juvenile services for the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile DetentionExternal Link (DAJD) in Seattle.
Learn more about our accredited Graduate Programs!
Among public universities, we are ranked the 32nd best sociology graduate program in the nation and the 3rd best in the 12 states that make up the Southern United States (U.S. News). Among 106 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 Stratification; and the Family.
Studying the Social Issues
That Define Our Times
Our faculty and students are engaged in fascinating studies of the social issues that define our times. 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
Sociology Programs at a glance.
The Department of Sociology at FSU is home to over 20 dedicated faculty members who explore a wide range of topics—from population trends, health, and aging to family dynamics, education, the workplace, and positive social change. Our respected undergraduate and graduate programs are recognized for excellence both nationally and across the South.
Master’s in Data and Society
The one-year M.S. in Data and Society combines quantitative and qualitative research methods with computational and geospatial tools to prepare students for careers in research, policy, government, nonprofits, and the private sector.
Ph.D. Program
The Sociology Ph.D. program provides advanced training in research methods, teaching, and collaborative scholarship across concentrations in demography, health and aging, and social stratification.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate sociology program explores social organization, inequality, population studies, personality and society, and family dynamics while offering opportunities for independent research and honors study.
Recognizing Excellence in Sociology
The Department of Sociology honors outstanding undergraduate and graduate students through awards recognizing academic achievement, research, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement. Explore opportunities to showcase your work and be recognized for your contributions to the field.
