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

Synonyms

• internship
• apprenticeship

Examples of practicum in a Sentence

she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department

Recent Examples on the Web

Donnell is currently enrolled in the fourth year of his high school’s Teaching as a Profession pathway and working towards completing his practicum hours at Christiana Middle School in pursuit of his goal to become a middle school social studies teacher. —Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025

Under her leadership as dean, Bulmer grew the number of students completing internships and practicum experiences in the community, partnering with more than 300 agencies across the state. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025

The district pays for the majority of the tuition cost and their summertime practicum hours. —Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025

What’s more, nursing programs often have difficulty finding sufficient faculty and are dependent on hospitals for clinical slots as part of students’ hands-on practicum requirement. —Michael B. Horn, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

German Praktikum, from Late Latin practicum, neuter of practicus practical

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above