Measuring Curriculum Alignment across Topical Coverage, Competency, and Cognitive Depth: A Longitudinal Framework Applied to CS2013 and CS2023
arXiv:2606.19469v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Undergraduate computer science is governed by international curricular guidelines revised about once a decade, yet programs lack a reliable, reproducible way to measure how completely they cover the current guidelines and how that coverage shifts when the guidelines are restructured. We address this with a human-in-the-loop pipeline that measures a program's coverage of an external body of knowledge, applied longitudinally to one accredited BSc in Computer Science against Computer Science Curricula 2013 (CS2013) and 2023 (CS2023). The pipeline re
The regular decadal revision of Computer Science curricular guidelines (CS2013 to CS2023) creates a timely need for tools to measure curriculum alignment and evolution, especially as new technologies emerge.
This framework offers a standardized and reproducible method for institutions to evaluate and adapt their computer science programs, ensuring graduates possess relevant skills in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
The ability to systematically measure and compare curriculum coverage against international guidelines provides a clearer understanding of program strengths and gaps, facilitating better educational outcomes and industry relevance.
- · Computer Science departments
- · Accreditation bodies
- · Students pursuing CS degrees
- · Tech industry hiring managers
- · Outdated CS programs
- · Institutions resistant to curriculum reform
Universities gain a clearer picture of their alignment with CS curricula standards like CS2023.
Improved curriculum alignment could lead to more skilled graduates entering the workforce, better matching industry demands.
The methodology could be adopted by other STEM fields, leading to more standardized and adaptive higher education across disciplines.
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