coursework

[kawrs-wurk, kohrs-]

noun

1. the work required of a student in a particular course of study; classroom work.

2. curricular studies or academic work.

coursework

/ ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk /

noun

1. written or oral work completed by a student within a given period, which is assessed as an integral part of an educational course

Word History and Origins

Origin of coursework¹

course + work

Example Sentences

In a social-science class like psychology, coursework is expected to demonstrate critical thinking and engagement with empirical evidence.

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She felt the minor would offer a good change of pace from her other, “intensive” coursework.

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The tax bill also expands eligible expenses to include credentialing and licensing programs such coursework or tests to become a fitness trainer, a certified public accountant, or a lawyer.

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He played in an informal basketball league, went to classes, did his coursework and worked as a teaching assistant without drawing too much attention to himself, according to students who knew him.

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And virtually all school districts in the state — like others across the country — introduced online credit recovery that allows students to catch up quickly on missing credits for coursework.

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