coursework

noun

course·​work ˈkȯrs-ˌwərk 

: work that is assigned or performed as part of a course of study

The rigorous program combines coursework in … engineering and seminar classes in the ethical, legal, regulatory, communication, and business aspects of the biotechnology industry with over a thousand hours of research.

—Angela Trepanier

Colleges and universities often offer discounted tuition for those 55 and older to partake in most coursework within their catalog (ranging from physical education to Eastern philosophy).

—Dr. Andrew Weil

When Brandenn was four, his parents started him on the Perkins County elementary-school coursework, and within two years he'd finished the fourth-grade curriculum.

—Eric Konigsberg

Examples of coursework in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Criteria for nomination includes: Graduation from Santa Ana College or completion of a minimum of 30 units of coursework and documentation reflecting and supporting the specific distinction and achievement that the candidate has made in their professional and/or personal efforts since leaving SAC. —Advertorial, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024

Harvard students acknowledged that these ideas permeate coursework and even casual student discussions. —Rene J. Muller, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024

In 2016, 41% of students in Walden’s doctoral programs were Black — seven times greater than the national average of Black students enrolled in doctoral coursework. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Elsewhere, with two teenagers of her own, the photographer has taken great pleasure in working with the three schoolgirls, one of whom is now studying film in Warsaw and used the project in her coursework. —Zoe Whitfield, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024

Meanwhile, states like New York emphasize diversity in coursework, including specific ethics education. —Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2024

Los Angeles Unified, for instance, requires all students to complete that college-prep coursework to graduate. —Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024

Beyond excelling in regular coursework, Natalla’h has pursued a challenging array of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Credit (DC) courses, demonstrating her capacity to thrive in rigorous academic environments. —Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024

The investment in time and resources for CPA exam preparation is significant, including exam fees, review courses, and the potential need for additional coursework to meet the 150-hour requirement. —Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above