1904, from Late Latin practicum, neuter of practicus (see practical). Compare German praktikum.

A number of programs, especially those accredited by professional bodies, require students to undertake work experience relevant to the profession. Details of any such experience are included in the p [..]

A limited period of hands-on work in a library or other information service agency structured to provide an opportunity for a novice to relate theory to practical experience, usually in the student� [..]

Definition - Practicum instruction is on-or off-campus work experience, integrated with academic instruction. Students apply theoretical concepts to practical situations within an occupational field. [..]

the portion of a course which is made up of practical work experience in the relevant field of study.

Part of a course or study designed to develop practical skills or to demonstrate the practical foundation of a theory.

Involves supervised activities emphasizing practical application of theory, especially one in which a student gains exposure to a field of study; generally required as part of the program curriculum.

Practice experience in the community that is related to students’ program of study.

Workplace experience offered as part of an academic program under the direct supervision of an educator or workplace mentor

Workplace experiences combining theory with practical experience that are planned by the instructor but implemented and supervised by the practicum provider.

a unit where the emphasis is on gaining practical professional experience, normally in the workplace.

A practicum is an opportunity in which students of professional curricula spend a defined period of time in a professional setting outside the University which is relevant to their main area of study. They are required to apply the professional knowledge they have learnt in their practicum.

Instruction provided as part of a planned job preparatory program whereby the student is placed on the job for selected occupational experiences under the direct supervision of the teacher or job repr [..]

A practicum is a course of study for teachers, doctors, nurses, etc., that involves actually working in the area of study and using the knowledge and skills that have been learned in a school.13 

A form of placement. Other forms of placement include clinical placement, fieldwork, a guided industry simulation or an industry project. Placements are a core element of many of the programs offered [..]

A course of study involving supervised practical work experience.

part of a teacher training program that involves getting practice in a real classroom and receiving feedback from an experienced teacher; usually a required number of hours

The part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field.

(US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically. (US) A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens [..]