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 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
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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
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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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