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Curriculum Builder

Understanding Curriculum Builders in Higher Education

A curriculum builder is a digital or manual tool used to design, organize, and visualize academic programs and course structures. It supports the alignment of learning outcomes, credit distribution, and accreditation standards.

This category includes terms relevant to academic designers, department heads, and registrars involved in curriculum planning and revision.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Curriculum Builder

A tool or platform used to structure and map academic programs, courses, and requirements.

Program Map

A visual layout of required and elective courses over the duration of a degree.

Learning Pathway

A sequenced set of courses that lead to a credential or specialization.

Credit Distribution

The allocation of credit hours across general education, major, and elective requirements.

Drag-and-Drop Editor

An interactive interface in digital curriculum builders for easily rearranging program components.

Curriculum Template

A standardized structure for designing new programs aligned with institutional frameworks.

Evolving Curriculum Tools

Modern curriculum builders integrate with SIS and LMS platforms to enable real-time updates, version control, and data analytics. They are used for curriculum mapping, accreditation reporting, and catalog publishing.