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
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Peer accountability tends to accelerate belief change faster than solo coursework.
—Jim Carlough, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As many as 44% of higher education institutions were offering AI coursework as of early 2025, according to market research firm Validated Insights.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The report goes on to say separate academies for immigrant and refugee students can deny them access to rigorous coursework and diverse elective options, and can hinder their academic process and social integration.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
To be officially designated by the state, a community college’s associate degree curriculum must include a minimum of 60 semester units of relevant coursework and at least 150 hours of supervised field experience.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Jim Carlough, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As many as 44% of higher education institutions were offering AI coursework as of early 2025, according to market research firm Validated Insights.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The report goes on to say separate academies for immigrant and refugee students can deny them access to rigorous coursework and diverse elective options, and can hinder their academic process and social integration.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
To be officially designated by the state, a community college’s associate degree curriculum must include a minimum of 60 semester units of relevant coursework and at least 150 hours of supervised field experience.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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