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
Angela TrepanierColleges 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
Dr. Andrew WeilWhen 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
Eric KonigsbergExamples of coursework in a Sentence
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After spending time on campus, navigating coursework, and experiencing academic culture firsthand, some students realize that their current institution is not the right fit.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Her rigorous coursework is matched only by her commitment to learning and her willingness to assist peers who are struggling with difficult concepts.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 19 Jan. 2026
Instead, while Terry finished her coursework, Nick took a job as a graduate assistant on the football team.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The coursework is part of a robust anti-misinformation program to make Finns more resistant to propaganda and false claims, especially those crossing over the 830-mile border with neighboring Russia.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Her rigorous coursework is matched only by her commitment to learning and her willingness to assist peers who are struggling with difficult concepts.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 19 Jan. 2026
Instead, while Terry finished her coursework, Nick took a job as a graduate assistant on the football team.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The coursework is part of a robust anti-misinformation program to make Finns more resistant to propaganda and false claims, especially those crossing over the 830-mile border with neighboring Russia.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coursework
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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