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

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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 Brown said that even with the coursework, employers are telling her that the technical interview during the hiring process is currently the biggest hurdle keeping students from getting job offers. —

Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article Silvia Ruiz Villanueva already struggles to pay for coursework toward her associate degree at Seminole State College. —

Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025 Our 1:1 technology program equips every student with a personal electronic device, enabling them to complete their coursework. —

John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coursework