I have heard the comment, "I don't know why I have to take this particular course. I am not going to use this subject in the particular area that I am going into." As an instructor who emphasizes cross-training, multi-tasking and job diversity, I explain to the students with this concern that it is always good to have workable skills in other areas. With this added skill set/knowledge base, they can always have an avenue by which they can make a living in the event that an opportunity does not instantly arise in the immediate area of their choice. I also point out that they may actually find it interesting as they progress into the details of the particular subject. Further, I also point out that while they may not deal with the subject on a daily basis, it is definitely related and important in some way to their career choice.