Should colleges require you to take certain courses to graduate?

I think that colleges should not require a student to take certain courses to graduate. Marshall University has the "Marshall plan." The Marshall plan consists of courses that have to be completed before each student graduates. Most majors all ready require a class that will fall under the category of one of the so called required classes.
I feel as though the Marshall plan actually delays graduation. Most people could probably graduate with in four years, however when required to take these courses it usually takes five. A student must choose a certain class to sustain a fine arts credit from one of the following classes: Art, music appreciation or theatre. I chose to take music appreciation and it did not help or pertain to anything in my major. I fill strongly that Marshall uses these required courses as a means to get more money.
As i can see, the Marshall plan is not beneficial to students. I think that colleges should let you take the classes that pertain to your major and not make you take any extra. Classes required within ones major are stressful enough and one should not have to worry about classes not beneficial.