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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This story has been updated to clarify that prospective nursing students would need 30 additional hours of coursework to practice as a nurse.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
After completing four to eight weeks of online coursework, students can become certified and pursue positions that assist parents or guardians with children who are on the autism spectrum.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
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Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
After completing four to eight weeks of online coursework, students can become certified and pursue positions that assist parents or guardians with children who are on the autism spectrum.
—Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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