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

Photos posted to Instagram showed the singer celebrating graduation in cap and gown while reflecting on balancing coursework alongside recording sessions for her upcoming album. —Okla Jones, Essence, 12 May 2026

Students at dozens of California campuses lost access to coursework and assignments. —Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026

The incident disrupted classes, coursework, and exams amid spring finals week for many schools. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Students impacted by the outage will not be negatively affected for assignments or coursework due during the disruption, officials said. —Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 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