coursework

noun

course·​work ˈkȯrs-ˌwərk 

: work that is assigned or performed as part of a course of study

The rigorous program combines coursework in … engineering and seminar classes in the ethical, legal, regulatory, communication, and business aspects of the biotechnology industry with over a thousand hours of research.

—Angela Trepanier

Colleges and universities often offer discounted tuition for those 55 and older to partake in most coursework within their catalog (ranging from physical education to Eastern philosophy).

—Dr. Andrew Weil

When Brandenn was four, his parents started him on the Perkins County elementary-school coursework, and within two years he'd finished the fourth-grade curriculum.

—Eric Konigsberg

Examples of coursework in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Edlow plans to use his position within the administration to eliminate OPT and STEM OPT, at least in practical terms, by removing the ability of F-1 students to gain employment authorization after completing their coursework. —Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Candidates in such programs often work as full-time teachers while completing teacher training coursework with minimal oversight or support. —Gail Richmond, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025

In addition to the live birth and coursework requirements, enrollees are required to complete six months of mentorship. —Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025

The programs are fully remote and carefully constructed to accommodate the needs of learners with visual disabilities, ensuring participants can access content, interact with instructors, and complete coursework easily and confidently. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coursework

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork