An Investigation of General Education Requirements in College Curricula.

Suddarth, Betty M.

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Publication Date: 1975

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An Investigation of General Education Requirements in College Curricula

Suddarth, Betty M.

Research in Higher Education, 3, 3, 197-204, 75

Reports the first two years of a 4-year study of 1100 beginning freshmen including an experimental group of 400, who were permitted to waive any or all core requirements. The experimental group has had higher grades with higher course loads, has selected many core courses, and indicates greater satisfaction. (JT)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation, Degree Requirements, Educational Research, Elective Courses, General Education, Higher Education, Student Attitudes

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