Curriculum Map

A program-level curriculum map shows where each program student learning outcome (PSLO) is taught and assessed. A curriculum map should be developed as part of a new program proposal to ensure there is alignment between the expected PSLOs and the learning opportunities provided in the required courses. For existing programs, a new curriculum map should be developed if the program makes any changes to their core program requirements and/or assessments.

A basic program curriculum map should include the following: 

1. All PSLOs.
2. All program requirements (courses and experiences) all students in a program are expected to complete.
3. Indicators to show which courses address each outcome and where each outcome is assessment for the program-level assessment of student achievement of the PSLOs. 

Curriculum maps can also include a high-level overview of a program’s assessment plan by adding the assessment schedule for each PSLO as well as the assessment instruments/measures used to assess each PSLO. 

Our curriculum map templates have instructions for adding all PSLOs, all program requirements, indictors to show which courses address each outcome and where each outcome is assessed.  They also include sections and directions for including your assessment schedule and your assessment instruments/measures.  Please click below to access and download our templates file.

Curriculum Map Template