Florida Universities Replace Sociology with U.S. History as Core Course

The decision, made by the Florida Board of Governors, has sparked controversy and opposition from sociology professors and students.

Overview

Florida's state university system has removed sociology as a core course, replacing it with a U.S. history course.
The decision was made by the 17-member Florida Board of Governors, despite opposition from sociology professors and students.
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. has previously criticized sociology, claiming it has been 'hijacked by left-wing activists'.
The American Sociological Association has expressed outrage at the decision, arguing it stems from a misunderstanding of sociology as a discipline.
The change will affect 12 colleges and over 430,000 students in Florida.