course of study

noun phrase

Synonyms of course of studynext
1
: curriculum
2
: course sense 4a

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Naperville Central Principal Jackie Thornton said an increasing number of students have completed career pathways endorsements, which are focused courses of study. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The new rule introduces a separate federal immigration review for every student whose course of study goes beyond four years. — Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Students design their own course of study across disciplines from the ground up. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 My mother’s course of study probably furnished them both with lists of novels and critical texts to spend their days with. — Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for course of study

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First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of course of study was in 1647

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“Course of study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20study. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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