General education

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

General education

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