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
Sixteen students were selected to participate in the 24-week practicum, and 14completed the program.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 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
Sixteen students were selected to participate in the 24-week practicum, and 14completed the program.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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Some of the most competitive programs and internships have November or December deadlines, and many are due in January and February.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charles Mallory, who lived from 1796–1882, arrived in Mystic in 1816 after completing his sailmaker apprenticeship in New London, according to Mystic Seaport.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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