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Cal State Approves New Graduation Requirement: Ethnic Studies Or Social Justice Class

A man studies on the San Diego State University campus on March 12. San Diego State is a part of the California State University system and will be subject to the new general education requirement. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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Cal State Approves New Graduation Requirement: Ethnic Studies Or Social Justice Class

The California State University system's new graduation requirement will take effect in 2023. Some faculty oppose the move because it does not ensure students take an actual ethnic studies course.

Cal State Approves New Graduation Requirement: Ethnic Studies Or Social Justice Class

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