Curriculum management in higher education case of the Uiversity of Costa Rica

Abstract

This research analyzes the administrationcurriculum in public higher education, particularly the case of the University of Costa Rica, at its headquarters. It reviews the administrative procedures used academic units in the curriculum management and its main challenges and strengths in this area. It complements the study with thedetermining how these units are prepared in academic curriculum to the demands of themodernity. Meets the criteria for principalsacademic units in different areas of this university. It emphasizes the need for the university administration, in its development policiesinstitutional help to strengthen the commitment of teachers in rethinking curriculum.