core curriculum

noun

, Education.

1. a curriculum in which all or some of the subjects or courses are based on a central theme in order to correlate the subjects and the theme.

Example Sentences

"It’s therefore so important that we all hold the new government to their pledge to restore creative subjects to the core curriculum. All of us - here, in television, not just the arts."

From BBC

In April, the same teacher read a book to the class that was not included in the core curriculum, and used a racial slur that did not appear in the book while doing so, he said.

From New York Times

As Joshi transitioned into high school, he was baffled to learn that Southridge didn’t require personal finance as part of its core curriculum.

From Seattle Times

"The statements made by the guest lecturer do not represent the opinion or position of the University of Texas Medical Branch, nor are they considered as core curriculum content for this course," the email said.

From Salon

They had to register their kids as homeschooled by a certain date, provide an instruction schedule, comply with a core curriculum requirement, and document the highest level of education completed by the parent.

From Salon