as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Recent Examples of practicum
Here's what's being done to improve To date, 31 students have earned degrees, seven students are completing internships or practicums and are on track to complete degrees in May, and 11 students are currently enrolled in school counseling and applied behavior analysis programs.
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Beth Wallis, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Lisa Milot, a professor of canine welfare law and the director of practicum in animal welfare skills at the University of Georgia School of Law, previously told Newsweek that tensions among neighbors can arise because of pets.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Graduate students who are interested in a social work career in California public schools will be able to complete the coursework and practicum hours required for the credential while at CSUF.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Donnell is currently enrolled in the fourth year of his high school’s Teaching as a Profession pathway and working towards completing his practicum hours at Christiana Middle School in pursuit of his goal to become a middle school social studies teacher.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
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Beth Wallis, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Lisa Milot, a professor of canine welfare law and the director of practicum in animal welfare skills at the University of Georgia School of Law, previously told Newsweek that tensions among neighbors can arise because of pets.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Graduate students who are interested in a social work career in California public schools will be able to complete the coursework and practicum hours required for the credential while at CSUF.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Donnell is currently enrolled in the fourth year of his high school’s Teaching as a Profession pathway and working towards completing his practicum hours at Christiana Middle School in pursuit of his goal to become a middle school social studies teacher.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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Some individuals may be ready for full-time employment, while others benefit from starting with part-time roles, internships, or volunteer work to gradually re-enter the workforce.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Work on a career in physics/engineering through studying, internships, and work opportunities!—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Clients unknowingly subsidized this apprenticeship.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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These were artisans who developed their skills through years-long apprenticeships before becoming free agents, working in small shops and homes.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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