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8 Alarming Signs Florida Universities' General Education Changes are Replacing Sociology - and What It Means for Your Civic Skills

Florida universities are indeed replacing sociology in their general education core, and the shift is eroding students' civic and critical thinking abilities. After the 2022 policy change, humanities enrollment surged by 45%, but graduates report a 22% decline in confidence about critical thinking, signaling a worrying trade-off for civic

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General Education vs. Florida General Education 2025 Curriculum: Rethinking Replacement Courses After Sociology Removal

In 2024, twelve public universities in Florida launched the revised General Education 2025 curriculum, replacing the removed sociology requirement with interdisciplinary alternatives that preserve civic literacy while meeting state mandates. General Education Foundations: Rethinking Core Requirements When I first taught a freshman seminar on civic engagement, sociology was the natural

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Why Florida Dropped Sociology from General‑Education Requirements (and What Comes Next)

Why Florida Dropped Sociology from General-Education Requirements (and What Comes Next) Answer: Sociology is no longer a required general-education course at Florida’s public universities, meaning students can graduate without taking an introductory sociology class. State officials voted to remove the requirement in 2023, sparking debate about citizenship preparation, academic