as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Recent Examples of practicum
Graduate students who are interested in a social work career in California public schools will be able to complete the coursework and practicum hours required for the credential while at CSUF.
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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After business studies in her native Marseille and London, Cissokho first connected with cinema while doing an internship with the Gamma photo agency in Paris.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Students who complete internships are significantly more likely to secure employment within a year of graduation and earn higher starting salaries.—
Adam Hasner,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The new definition would include grants for industry research and equipment; scholarships, apprenticeships and career training; recruitment of out-of-state companies and workers; and development of infrastructure and projects aimed at business retention and expansion.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Peasants usually married after their apprenticeships in their mid or late twenties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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