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

Early literacy, strong mathematics instruction, enrichment, advanced coursework, mentoring, and educators who recognize potential all matter. — Meisha Porter, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

During his senior year of high school on the Puyallup Reservation, Gerald Dillon traded much of his academic coursework for career training. — Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Proof Of Execution Over Pedigree A resume listing relevant coursework is fine but be sure to include personal projects and real-world skills. — Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Inmates in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons could soon have tablets to help with education coursework and rehab programs. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 8 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