coursework

noun

course·​work ˈkȯrs-ˌwərk How to pronounce coursework (audio)
: 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

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The program is structured so that students only have to come to campus eight times per semester, with the balance of their coursework available through remote learning. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 As their coursework blends financial fundamentals with the more advanced topics required to specialize in higher-level work, students can achieve unique growth. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Just as important is a college that delivers real preparation for life after graduation, whether through internships, research with faculty, or programs that connect coursework directly to careers. Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 Irsay-Gordon, who has an undergraduate degree in religious studies from Skidmore College, joined the team as a vice president in 2008 while completing her coursework towards a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, according to her page on the Colts’ website. Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coursework

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coursework was in 1890

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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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