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The 28 state colleges remove sociology as a general education course — Photo by Andy Barbour on Pexels

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Is General Education Still What It Is?

In 2024, 28 public institutions in Florida removed sociology from their general education rubric, reshaping transfer plans for thousands of students. This change forces students to revisit previously accepted credits and consider new elective pathways to stay on track. General Education Courses and the Transfer Impact When a university reclassifies

The 28 state colleges remove sociology as a general education course — Photo by Vasconario KG on Pexels

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5 Degrees Re‑wired After General Education Cuts Sociology

The five degree programs have been restructured by swapping the removed sociology requirement with new interdisciplinary electives, keeping credit totals intact and preserving graduation timelines. In 2023, Syracuse University eliminated 84 majors, a move that underscores how curriculum cuts can cascade into other programs. (The New York Times) General Education