General education

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

General education

Dropping Sociology from General‑Education Courses: A Hidden Skill Loss

The 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election was decided by a 32% margin, illustrating how a single change can reshape outcomes. Dropping sociology from general-education courses reduces freshman exposure to social theory and weakens essential critical-thinking skills. General Education Impacts of Dropping Sociology Courses Key Takeaways * Sociology cuts critical-thinking development. * Removal lowers