Curriculum
The set of courses and subjects offered or required in a school’s program; an organized plan for what a student is expected to learn.
nounCurriculum
The set of courses and subjects offered or required in a school’s program; an organized plan for what a student is expected to learn.
nounImagine This
Imagine walking through a campus where a glowing map outlines every required course in order, like a trail of subjects you must complete to reach graduation.
Sounds Like
kur-RIK-yuh-luhm
Looks Like
A long, formal noun; related to the phrase 'curriculum vitae'.
Remember This
Curriculum refers to the overall plan of study, not a single course outline. Note the related phrase 'curriculum vitae' means a life’s course and is unrelated to academic study.
Other Forms
Connect With
syllabus, course of study, program of study, academic program, instructional plan
Note
Use curriculum to describe the entire program of study or the overall plan of required courses. For a single course outline, use syllabus. The plural is curricula.