course of study
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Definition
- Noun:
- A series of lessons or meetings on a particular subject: A structured sequence of educational instruction, often leading to a qualification or the completion of a subject.
- An integrated program of academic studies: A defined curriculum or plan of study, especially at a college or university, which may include multiple related courses and requirements.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She enrolled in a course of study in environmental science.
- The university offers a rigorous course of study for engineering students.
- Completing this course of study will prepare you for the certification exam.
Advanced Usage
- "to undertake a course of study": to begin or enroll in a specific program.
- He decided to undertake a course of study in digital marketing.
- "core course of study": the central, required subjects within a curriculum.
- Mathematics and language arts form the core course of study in early grades.
Variants and Related Words
- Curriculum (n): The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
- The school is revising its curriculum.
- Program (n, especially US English): A set of related courses or a plan of study.
- She is in the graduate program for psychology.
- Syllabus (n): An outline of the subjects in a course of study.
- The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day.
Synonyms
- Program of study: A planned series of academic courses.
- Curriculum: The subjects taught in an educational institution.
- Educational program: A structured plan for learning.
Related Phrases
- Field of study: A broad area of academic specialization.
- Her field of study is medieval history.
- Plan of study: An individual student's schedule of courses.
- You must submit your plan of study to your advisor.
Related Idioms
- To map out a course of study: To plan an educational path in detail.
- Before starting college, it's wise to map out your course of study.
Noun
- education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
- he took a course in basket weaving
- flirting is not unknown in college classes
- an integrated course of academic studies
- he was admitted to a new program at the university