FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy

Sean T. Cortopassi, Th.D. – an FSU alumnus (M.S. Political Science ’06) – recently published a 340-page Christian guidebook, The Way Ahead, through Redemption Press. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/alumni-spotlig…

A collaborative, interdisciplinary team with researchers from Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has received an $840,000 grant from NASA’s Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team. To read more, visit news.fsu.edu/news/science-t…

Liz Arnold – a third-year student majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communications – was selected as one of 50 students for the Florida State University College of Law Summer for Undergraduates Program! To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/student-spotli…

Florida State University’s Spatial Data Science Center won two awards from the FSU/AWS Research Acceleration Fund on May 3, 2026. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-spatial-da…

Michelle Hollinger – a Florida State University alumna (B.S. Sociology ‘85) – has spent four decades building a career around strengthening communities through personal empowerment. To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/alumni-spotlig…

Assistant Professor Minyoung Ku, Ph.D., of FSU’s Askew School, was the lead author of “Where do uninsured patients go? The paradox of collaborative network dynamics in interhospital transfers.” To learn more about the teams’ work, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/research-spotl…

This year, the News Service of Florida (NSFL) honored 5 Alumni from FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) in their annual “50 Over 50” article, which was released on April 20. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/five-cosspp-al…

The World Affairs Program (WAP) at Florida State University has wrapped up a banner 2025-2026 academic year, cementing its reputation as a powerhouse on the national collegiate circuit. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-world-affa…

Matthew Becker, Ph.D.,was nominated by the U.S. Department of State to serve as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as an international election observer. 🔗 cosspp.fsu.edu/alumni-spotlig…

COSSPP Academic Advising has expanded its availability and added new virtual drop-in hours! Students can schedule appointments through Campus Connect or drop in through the open Zoom call! For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/academics/unde…

Check out this video about our Combined Pathways program at youtu.be/c8Y6KFS5Tj4 Our Combined Pathways Program is a great alternative to double-majoring, offering students interdisciplinary study and graduate classes at an undergraduate price, including Bright Futures!

A new book by Florida State University sociologist Corey Moss-Pech, Ph.D., says choosing a college major is more encouraging for liberal arts students than the headlines suggest. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-sociologis…

FSU Political Science Associate Professor Dr. James Strickland authored “Who Stopped the Equal Rights Amendment?” To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/research-spotl…

Eighteen Florida State University students will be studying abroad this summer and school year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. 🔗fla.st/RAO1B45L

Frank Sobczak – an FSU alumnus (B.S. Economics ’94) – was recently promoted to Area Vice President of Medical Devices at Abbott, where he has spent 22 years in leadership roles across the cardiovascular space. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/alumni-spotlig…

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Summer 2026 graduates, along with their families and friends, to join us for a come-and-go reception at Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, July 31, from 9 am to 12 pm! To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/cosspp-to-host…

The FSU DC Study Away Program offers unparalleled opportunities for direct experience through internships with agencies, advocacy and association groups, corporations, and governmental sites! To learn more, visit career.fsu.edu/dc-study-away-…

Our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program emphasizes population growth and decline, with a focus on research factors such as gerontology, fertility, immigration, mortality, and statistical demography. To learn more about our MSD program, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

FSU College of Social Work Assistant Professor Dr. Katy (Qiuchang) Cao and FSU Claude Pepper Center Director Dr. Dawn Carr authored a peer-reviewed research paper: Occupational autonomy and cognitive function: the moderating role of educational attainment. fla.st/CELSQ0MS

Check out this video about our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program at youtube.com/watch?v=JkWhJ1… Our program is one of only a few one-year MSD programs in the U.S. and provides students with unique, individualized support. Our application deadline is July 1!