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

Lopez, 15, hopes to become a pediatric anesthesiologist and is pursuing coursework to further that career. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

In addition to completing college coursework, every student must also participate in an internship and perform community service before graduating. — James Taylor, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Cristo Rey students combine rigorous college-preparatory coursework with meaningful professional work experience, graduating with both academic knowledge and workplace skills that prepare them for what comes next. — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The first day of school can trigger plenty of anxiety for students, who might worry about fitting in, navigating coursework, and being away from caregivers. — Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Parents, 27 July 2026

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
• telework