A curriculum map is a grid that aligns courses with program-level outcomes so you can see what is taught when, and how.
Curriculum maps showcase where there may be gaps or overconcentration in the curriculum, encouraging reflection about course offerings and cohesion. It also provides a roadmap for program-level assessment by documenting in which course program-level outcomes are assessed.
(Excerpted from George Mason University's Office of Institutional Assessment)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Experience 1 |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLO 1: Identify theoretical foundations | X | X | X | |
PLO 2: Apply research methods | X | X | ||
PLO 3: Communicate through writing | X | |||
PLO 4: Discuss ethics | X |
Instead of X's, note where each learning outcome is Introduced ("I"), Reinforced ("R") and Mastered ("M"). That way you can track the sequential mastery of student knowledge in each of the learning outcomes required for completion of the program.
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