curricular

[ kuh-rik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a course of study in a school, college, university, etc.:

   This enrichment program is designed to meet the curricular objective of relating learning to the “real” world.

   The authors suggest two possible curricular pathways through high school mathematics.

Other Words From

• pre·cur·ric·u·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of curricular¹

First recorded in 1790–1800, for an earlier sense; curricul(um) ( def ) + -ar ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Teenagers at school are typically the candidates for DofE, which sees them completing extra curricular activities to build a well-rounded skill set before leaving school.

From BBC

That means they’re financially supported but have to abide by strict curricular and behavioral requirements.

From Seattle Times

The curricular steps backward and the ongoing loss of faculty, staff and students is the canary in the coal mine.

From Seattle Times

He said education was part of the solution and the school provided 60-70 extra curricular activities each week – from swimming to jewellery making – and they helped pupils feel like they belonged.

From BBC

“So that means giving money, It means giving training. It means giving oversight. And this program did all of those things, not just curricular change.”

From Los Angeles Times