Losing American history at California State University

The study of United States government and history is rapidly disappearing from general education programs at America’s colleges and universities. Out of over 1,100 four-year institutions examined in What Will They Learn, a report issued by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, only 17% require a survey course in U.S. government or history.
Adding to this unfortunate trend, a new faculty proposal at the California State University system would reduce the current six-credit requiremen