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

The tool can be used to help faculty develop coursework and support learning activities, assist students with data analysis, modeling or other research tasks across all majors, and allow TCU to engage in AI research itself. —Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025

Other programs might produce few graduates but enroll many students because of general education curricuulum requirements or prerequisites to other coursework. —Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025

For example, my freshman English teacher assigned me extra writing assignments outside of the regular coursework. —Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025

While more than half of students who initially complete a short- or long-term certificate return to community college for additional coursework, only about 20% ultimately earn a higher-level credential, the report found. —Cathie Anderson updated December 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 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