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Florida University System Drops Sociology from General Ed Requirements

3/27/2026

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The State University System's Board of Governors will stop counting introductory sociology courses toward general education requirements, effective August.
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues stated that sociology has become "social and political advocacy" rather than objective scholarship.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pursuing reforms to reshape higher education and counter perceived woke indoctrination.
Critics, including Kimberly Dunn, say the change undermines essential skills and could reduce sociology enrollment and affect liberal arts departments.

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The State University System's Board of Governors will stop counting introductory sociology courses toward general education requirements, effective August.
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues stated that sociology has become "social and political advocacy" rather than objective scholarship.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pursuing reforms to reshape higher education and counter perceived woke indoctrination.
Critics, including Kimberly Dunn, say the change undermines essential skills and could reduce sociology enrollment and affect liberal arts departments.