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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The academic dean approved multiple extensions so Rochelle could turn in coursework late without penalty.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Forking over $90,000 for A grades and easier coursework does not build a solid foundation for the future.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Between juggling heavy coursework and trying to meet sky-high expectations, many students push through classes that simply aren’t right for them.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
One was filming and the other was asking questions about the LGBTQ content in his coursework.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Forking over $90,000 for A grades and easier coursework does not build a solid foundation for the future.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Between juggling heavy coursework and trying to meet sky-high expectations, many students push through classes that simply aren’t right for them.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
One was filming and the other was asking questions about the LGBTQ content in his coursework.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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