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
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.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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Race discrimination in allocation of scholarships and internships has been a significant problem.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Today, more students than ever are showing up — or quickly filling their resumes — with research publications, non-profit leadership roles, competitive sports, side projects, startup experience, and corporate internships.—
Gorick Ng,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a statement to the Post-Tribune on the economic impact of the lockout, NIPSCO spokesman Eric Hardgrove said the company has offered lineworkers a 9% salary increase, new parental level benefit, and more promotional opportunities and apprenticeship programs.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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