voluntary coursework

Definitions

Academic coursework that is optional for students to take, rather than being required for graduation or a specific program.

Assignments or tasks given to students that they may choose to complete for extra credit or practice, without it being mandatory.

Examples

Students can boost their final grades by completing additional voluntary coursework.

The professor suggested some voluntary coursework for those who wanted to dive deeper into the subject.

Synonyms

optional coursework elective coursework discretionary coursework non-compulsory coursework

Antonyms

mandatory coursework compulsory coursework required coursework