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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