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Originally Posted by 33girl
That's a specific degree you're talking about, though. I'm sure a science major isn't forced to take BritLit 101. This doesn't have anything to do with degrees being granted, and I really question how it's going to assist any graduate in furthering their career. "Ah! You graduated from Lincoln U! Your BMI must be stellar - here, have this $100k advertising job immediately!"
I mean, if they were doing this to phys ed majors, I don't think anyone would be blinking an eyelash.
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I understand what you're saying, but you could just as easily go with "core credits" or whatever and get around your objection. The fact of the matter is, colleges have had arbitrary standards students must meet in areas ranging from having sex to alcohol to education, and this doesn't seem out of line in comparison.
Beyond that, even if the "utilitarian" reason most people go to college is to get a job, the college is NOT (and should not) be slavish to that standard in the slightest. Colleges are not job factories nor career assembly plants - I'd guess every single college/university's motto and purpose statement includes a much grander purpose, whether or not it is met.
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