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College ‘general education’ requirements help prepare students for citizenship − but critics say it’s learning time taken away from useful studies

Students learn about the arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and mathematics in general education. Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images What do Americans think of when they hear the ...
Independent Florida Alligator

Santa Fe College reviews over 100 courses for state criteria

At least 100 Santa Fe College general education courses are being reviewed in a months-long process prompted by Florida law. The general education course review was mandated under Senate Bill 266, ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

This Utah lawmaker wants required college courses to focus on ‘Western civilization’ and ‘the rise of Christianity’

A Utah lawmaker is pushing to overhaul required general education coursework for college students, shifting the focus back, he says, to great books “predominantly from Western civilization” and about ...
Los Angeles Times

AP vs. college classes– Are they worth it?

Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...
The Daily Campus

Make college class attendance mandatory

Oak Hall has a new name, after former UConn president Susan Herbst. The building has a a north and south sides, holding departments such as english, journalism and political science. Photo by Shelagh ...
Lifehacker

The College Classes You Should Take During the Summer (and the Ones You Shouldn’t)

Planning out a college class schedule is a special art. There are some classes that can be taken during winter break or “May intersession,” for instance, and those cram a whole semester’s worth of ...
EdSource

At community colleges, online classes remain popular years after pandemic

Ricardo Alcaraz is taking three of his five courses online this semester at Santa Ana College: an anthropology class, business calculus and business law. It’s a course schedule that reflects a new ...
News4Jax

Florida scales back college general education classes covering systemic racism, privilege, sexism

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – General education courses at Florida colleges and universities are going to be significantly reduced. The Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a new course list that it ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Voices: At the U. and USU, general education classes shape Utah’s future leaders

Think for a moment about the best bosses or most influential colleagues you’ve worked with during your career. What made them successful leaders or appreciated coworkers? Chances are they were ...
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Utah colleges will require fewer general education prerequisite classes in major cut

Utah college students will soon need to take fewer general education classes in order to graduate. This month, every public institution of higher education in the state is finalizing its plan to ...
EdSource

University of California to offer college classes to low-income high school students

The University of California is joining a national initiative to offer free online courses to students at low-income high schools across the country beginning next year. The university system is ...