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

Through their coursework the novice watchmakers study the design and machinery behind Rolex watches, and learn how to repair those that are worse for wear. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026

Aesthetic training companies may offer everything from a yearlong membership providing ongoing coursework to weekend or afternoon classes on specific procedures. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

Here's what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments. —ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026

This is paired with specialized coursework and licensure exams. —David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 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
• artwork