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
Angela TrepanierColleges 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
Dr. Andrew WeilWhen 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
Eric KonigsbergExamples of coursework in a Sentence
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Creating the illusion of legitimate students attending classes and completing coursework across multiple North Carolina community colleges.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
This means students must take a more proactive approach to their education—one that combines traditional coursework with AI fluency, real-world experience, and future-ready skills.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
These technologies included learning management systems, which are online platforms that help educators organize and keep track of their coursework.
—David T. Marshall, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
Texas lawmakers could ban coursework that's considered to be tied to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which are already banned, at public colleges and universities.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
This means students must take a more proactive approach to their education—one that combines traditional coursework with AI fluency, real-world experience, and future-ready skills.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
These technologies included learning management systems, which are online platforms that help educators organize and keep track of their coursework.
—David T. Marshall, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
Texas lawmakers could ban coursework that's considered to be tied to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which are already banned, at public colleges and universities.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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