Colleges and universities are changing from being places of higher education into centers of indoctrination and activism (not to mention higher costs). Needless to say, these institutions need to do away with indoctrination and activism and focus on education and research.
But in addition to adopting such policies, colleges and universities should also consider making changes to their curriculums, particularly the general education requirements. I wrote about this topic a few years ago, and now I will discuss further revisions.
Such revisions could be based on what type of degree someone is pursuing- Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.). For example, someone majoring in History would pursue a B.A., whereas someone majoring in Chemistry would pursue a B.S.
These changes can also be implemented to allow a student to take more courses towards his or her major and minor.
The Intro to College Course, the basic English courses (English 101 and English 102), two basic History courses, two social science courses, and the Basic Public Speaking course would be required regardless of one’s field of study.
The mathematics course could depend on if a student is pursuing an AA/BA or an AS/BS degree. In the case of the former, one could take Probability/Statistics instead of College Algebra (perhaps even CLEP out of College Algebra).
In regards to the science courses, colleges and universities require their students to take two of them (including the labs). Perhaps anyone pursuing an arts degree could be required to take just one science course, whereas anyone pursuing a science degree would have to take two science courses.
The Basic Computer course is another General Education Requirement. But could it continue to be so, given the basic computer courses taken at the high school level (and perhaps even the grade school level). Perhaps one could also CLEP out of it as well.
Foreign Language courses are also required. Should this continue to be the case, and if so, how many courses? Some colleges and universities require two courses, while others require four courses. Perhaps two courses in this area could be sufficient.
A basic literature course and a religion course can also be found among the General Education requirements. Should this also be the case?
Another General Education requirement is a basic Health/Physical Course (or even two such courses). Should such a course continued to be required?
Supposedly some colleges and universities have made the changes I have suggested. And if so, others could follow suit.
