<p>If Bama has no intention of creating a Sociology major within the next few years (maybe later), then I can understand why it wouldn’t want to have to hire a bunch of Sociology profs to teach numerous sections of Soc 101 just because there are always a LOT of entering frosh declaring a premed tract. I don’t think it is cynical, I think it would be pragmatic decision. Schools have limited resources and hiring add’l profs for 1XX level courses isn’t very cost-effective. </p>