noun
core curriculum
Refers to the central, mandatory part of an educational program, often contrasted with elective courses.
この大学では、コアカリキュラムに数学と英語が含まれている。
At this university, the core curriculum includes mathematics and English.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
カリキュラム is the general term for 'curriculum', while コアカリキュラム specifically refers to the core or mandatory part of it.
Loanword from English 'core curriculum'.