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human
ELI5: Why are general ed classes in college required regardless of your major?

Unless I have a misunderstanding about college, I thought college was when you took specialized classes that suit your desired major. I understand taking general ed classes throughout high school, everyone should have that level of knowledge of the core classes, but why are they a *requirement* in college? For example, I want to major in 3D Animation, so why do I need 50 credits worth of Math, English, History, and Science classes? 

This isn't so much complaining about needing to take general ed as it is genuine curiosity.
gpt
The goal of college wasn't supposed to be just a job training program. It was meant to make you an educated person with a focus in a field, not to just literally do job training that you have to pay for. 

They have technical schools if you just want to specifically learn a craft or trade and not worry about general education.