practicum /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/ noun2 •(US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.Eromin has provided clinical practicum placements for students seeking advanced degrees in social service professions. — 1984 •(US) A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them. formspractica · practicums