The Controversies of General Education Requirements

They are often overwhelming and unnecessary.

To aid in the making of a well contributing member of society.

The material taught is usually forgotten quickly and not used often in the real world.

<p>They may force students to spend an extra semester at a university, resulting in borrowing more money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should work together to reduce or modify GE requirements in order to decrease student debt and improve society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General education requirements are often overwhelming and unnecessary. The material taught is usually forgotten quickly and may force students to spend an extra semester at a university.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General education requirements may result in students borrowing more money, contributing to the trillion-dollar student debt in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing or modifying general education requirements may decrease student debt, improve the economy, and improve society in many ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Department of Education and universities should work together to reduce or modify general education requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many studies and researchers argue that general education does not accomplish its goals because the material taught is often forgotten quickly and not used often in the real world.</p> Signup and view all the answers