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.
- 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.