The College hosts a number of study opportunities for students wishing to further their academic experience.

Applied American Politics

This Master's program is designed for students interested in training for careers in political and governmental organizations that relate to public policy and active politics. This is a 37-hour, non-thesis program, including 24 hours of course work, a 12-hour internship or practicum, and a 1-hour program planning course.

Applied Economics

This undergraduate degree program is a limited access program. Students intending full-time employment immediately after receipt of the baccalaureate degree are encouraged to choose the Applied Economics major. Students who are more interested in a problem-solving approach to economics may also prefer the Applied Economics major.

Applied Social Research

This program focuses on skills needed to conduct research in corporations, government, and non-profit organizations. The program can be completed in twelve months. Career opportunities for graduates include jobs with private firms (e.g., marketing, large insurance agencies, banks, etc.), state government, not-for-profit organizations where skills in the collection, management, and analysis of data (quantitative and qualitative) are required.

BS in Interdisciplinary Social Science through Distance Learning

The BS in Interdisciplinary Social Science provides the student an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the social sciences. It helps to understand people and their society while building analytical and critical thinking skills. This degree is now available through the Distance Learning Program, which allows students to complete their degree requirements without having to attend any courses on campus.

Panama City Campus

The Panama City Campus offers an undergraduate program in Interdisciplinary Social Science, as well as an interdisciplinary graduate program in Social Science with an emphasis in Executive Management. The two programs offer daytime and evening courses, with small classes and full-time faculty. With all the advantages of a major university, FSU Panama City offers a full-range of student services, personalized instruction, and state of the art technology. FSU Panama City is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Peace Corps, Master's Internationalist

The rate of urbanization in today's world is much more rapid in developing than developed areas. The Master's International Program at FSU is designed to ensure a steady stream of volunteers for the planning of these rapidly growing urban areas. Courses cover the legal and institutional context in which planners operate, as well as specific strategies such as regional economic development, microenterprise development, housing and infrastructure, and capacity-building particularly among non-governmental organizations. Students develop skills in the preparation of development plans, in the design, management and implementation of development projects, and in participatory planning and research.