as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
she got some coaching experience through a 40-hour practicum with the parks department
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Recent Examples of practicum
Graduate students who are interested in a social work career in California public schools will be able to complete the coursework and practicum hours required for the credential while at CSUF.
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Donnell is currently enrolled in the fourth year of his high school’s Teaching as a Profession pathway and working towards completing his practicum hours at Christiana Middle School in pursuit of his goal to become a middle school social studies teacher.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
Under her leadership as dean, Bulmer grew the number of students completing internships and practicum experiences in the community, partnering with more than 300 agencies across the state.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
The district pays for the majority of the tuition cost and their summertime practicum hours.
—Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Donnell is currently enrolled in the fourth year of his high school’s Teaching as a Profession pathway and working towards completing his practicum hours at Christiana Middle School in pursuit of his goal to become a middle school social studies teacher.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Sep. 2025
Under her leadership as dean, Bulmer grew the number of students completing internships and practicum experiences in the community, partnering with more than 300 agencies across the state.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
The district pays for the majority of the tuition cost and their summertime practicum hours.
—Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practicum
Noun
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The internship’s first cohort runs from June 1 to June 26, and the second runs from July 6 to July 31.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Practicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practicum. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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