<p>Both of my kids went to universities with strong core course requirements. Both of my kids also entered college with a major in mind and graduated with a degree in that major.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, we had a conversation with them about their core requirements and both really liked them. They felt these requirements gave them the opportunity to learn in areas they might not have otherwise chosen. Both had a favorite core course that didn’t relate to their major at all. </p>
<p>We strongly encouraged our kids to look at schools with core requirements. We wanted them to take courses in disciplines other than their chosen majors. </p>
<p>Oh…and both spread their core requirements over the four years as it gave them a “break” from courses in their majors.</p>