<p>Keep in mind though that by learning the basic programming fundamentals, the OP can self learn VBA and make better use of Excel and Word through writing macros.</p>
<p>Art/Music Appreciation/History
Literature or Philosophy
A social science - psych, soc, history, political science
Science or math
Something completely out of your comfort zone
Swimming (my school used to have a swim test required for graduation)</p>
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<p>WTH?</p>
<p>I think I have a new dumbest “graduation requirement” winner. </p>
<p>How could that possibly be justified, unless you go to a Navy or mariner school or something?</p>
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<p>That’s a fair point, though I think a person with experience in formal logic shouldn’t have too much trouble learning VBA.</p>
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That’s true, though an actual computer science class will give the OP a better understanding on how computer programming works (more the syntax and how it works than the logic behind it). Although, be warned OP; introductory computer science courses are typically rather difficult for those who do not have a natural flair in programming. They are a part of those “weed-out” classes designed to get rid of people not suited for the major. </p>
<p>It would probably be beneficial to take an introductory computer science course as well as a formal logic class. But make sure you acquaint yourself with programming beforehand so that you aren’t overwhelmed by the class.</p>
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<p>This is more towards what I was getting at. While general computer skills are necessary for the real world and the workplace, most of the people in my generation find stuff like word and excel (to some degree) intuitive. Or we push buttons until it does what we want. Or we Google a tutorial. Whatever. What CS does teach you is a way to think, a way to technically problem solve, just like a liberal arts class will teach one to think critically. </p>
<p>I found it really well put it in a blog I read, which I’ll quote, since links aren’t allowed…</p>
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<p>I’m surprised nobody has mentioned introductory statistics…</p>
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<p>While I’m glad it’s no longer a requirement, I think swimming is something everyone should know how to do! Same with Self-Defense or some sort of martial arts.</p>
<p>Swim tests still exist at at least a handful of schools. There was a thread about learning to swim in the parent cafe a while ago and a few schools were mentioned. It seems like a huge PITA to me but I guess it’s practical.</p>
<p>Cultural Anthropology
Gender Studies
News Literacy
Public Speaking
Ethical Decisions</p>
<p>Theater! Even if you have no interest, being forced to act on stage can make you more outgoing and more confident socially</p>