IntroductionThere are an endless number of common acronyms and terminologies that are used regularly within the internal areas of the educational discipline. One such term that receives exorbitant attention is the term known as curriculum. What exactly is curriculum and why is this particular element of the education system receiving such attention? The first step in understanding the extent of the program's importance would be to first arrive at an adequate definition of the term. Simply put, curriculum is a plan to achieve goals (Ornstein and Hunkins, 2013). Merely defining such terminology is not enough, it fully encompasses its perceptions, the magnitude of the role it plays, program creation, program mapping/planning, must also be taken into consideration. Curriculum derives from the Latin word meaning “a course of action” (“Teacher’s mind resources,” 2011). Professionals such as teachers, administrators, among others within the profession are truly embracing this derivative of the term curriculum, especially in today's era where our "curriculum" is governed by state and federal mandates and holds schools , teachers and individual administrators accountable through legislation. like No Child Left Behind, and link program goals and outcomes to standardized tests such as the American College Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude test (SAT), both of which are core instruments that measure child performance. 'a school; performance based on curriculum. The question remains as we define and explore the agenda: who sets the plan or program? How is it organized? Are there philosophies that separate unique perspectives?American public schools have experienced multiple changes in standardization...... middle of article ......ves that existentialism is the higher theory of educational programs, in practice and in theory, this student A centered basis for setting goals, if implemented correctly, will be an experience that the learner will possess for the rest of his life, not a simple memorization but fundamentally sound experiences. Not only is this the main reason why I made this my choice of theorems, but it also relates to my own personal philosophy of education, the belief that each student must be responsible for their own destiny, a choice. This researcher is a strong proponent of the Socratic method, allowing students to choose their activities, become more self-aware, more open to experiencing new ideas and exposure to different cultures, it is less rigid and more open about the world in which they (current and future). students) will be pushed as they graduate and decide what journey their lives will take.