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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The programs are fully remote and carefully constructed to accommodate the needs of learners with visual disabilities, ensuring participants can access content, interact with instructors, and complete coursework easily and confidently.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
In the past two decades, this – and the increasingly competitive admissions process for college – has contributed to a tenfold increase in low-income students who take Advanced Placement courses and a 50% increase since 2021 in the number of students in dual-credit coursework.
—Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
Here's what his legacy means Roughly 80 students have been involved in the four-course fermentation and distillation certificate program at KSU and many got to participate in the collaboration with Brough Brothers through their coursework.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Across education institutions, coursework should evolve to reflect that reality, pushing students to analyze complex issues and respond with innovative solutions.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 July 2025
In the past two decades, this – and the increasingly competitive admissions process for college – has contributed to a tenfold increase in low-income students who take Advanced Placement courses and a 50% increase since 2021 in the number of students in dual-credit coursework.
—Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
Here's what his legacy means Roughly 80 students have been involved in the four-course fermentation and distillation certificate program at KSU and many got to participate in the collaboration with Brough Brothers through their coursework.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Across education institutions, coursework should evolve to reflect that reality, pushing students to analyze complex issues and respond with innovative solutions.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for coursework
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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