practicum
noun
prac·ti·cum
ˈprak-ti-kəm 
: a course of study designed especially for the preparation of teachers and clinicians that involves the supervised practical application of previously studied theory
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she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Many work full-time, raise families, and complete demanding practicum hours in agencies that cannot afford to pay them.
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David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
This may necessitate unlearning things from school in order to dive into more of a hands-on practicum.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Here's what's being done to improve To date, 31 students have earned degrees, seven students are completing internships or practicums and are on track to complete degrees in May, and 11 students are currently enrolled in school counseling and applied behavior analysis programs.
—Beth Wallis, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Lisa Milot, a professor of canine welfare law and the director of practicum in animal welfare skills at the University of Georgia School of Law, previously told Newsweek that tensions among neighbors can arise because of pets.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
This may necessitate unlearning things from school in order to dive into more of a hands-on practicum.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Here's what's being done to improve To date, 31 students have earned degrees, seven students are completing internships or practicums and are on track to complete degrees in May, and 11 students are currently enrolled in school counseling and applied behavior analysis programs.
—Beth Wallis, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Lisa Milot, a professor of canine welfare law and the director of practicum in animal welfare skills at the University of Georgia School of Law, previously told Newsweek that tensions among neighbors can arise because of pets.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for practicum
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practicum. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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