In addition to the departments and schools, institutes, and interdisciplinary programs, the College of Social Sciences also has a variety of additional study opportunities that either take a student's education to the next level, or compliments the array of study options that they choose from. Listed below are a few of our study opportunities along with a brief description and contact information.
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. For more information, visit the web site.
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. For more information, visit the web site. (Students who entered the major prior to Fall 2002 should click here.)
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. For more information, visit the web site.
Broward Hall Learning Community
The living-learning program in Broward Hall, the Social Sciences Residential Program in Public and International Affairs Program, is available to first year students. The goal of this learning community is to create an environment that will assist new students in meeting people of similar interests, get to know faculty on a personal basis, and become involved in activities pertaining to issues of government and public policy. During the three credit hour fall seminar, students will explore contemporary issues in Public Affairs with a variety of faculty members and individuals who currently work in the public arena. Residents invited to participate will experience the benefits of living in a close-knit, supportive community, and are asked to support the general mission of the community - to educate students for citizenship. For more information about the Learning Community, click here.
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. For more information about Distance Learning, as well as the requirements for this degree, visit Distance Learning.
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. For more information about the Panama City Campus, click here.
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. For more information, visit the web site.
