{"id":49223,"date":"2024-09-03T11:33:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/?page_id=49223"},"modified":"2025-01-10T10:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T15:19:43","slug":"experiential-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/about\/experiential-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Madawaska-Field-Work-Course-scaled.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Experiential Learning\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Transformative Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"at-carleton-university-students-in-arts-and-social-sciences-gain-invaluable-real-world-experience-through-co-op-programs-practicums-field-courses-community-partnerships-in-class-experiential-lear\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>At Carleton University, students in Arts and Social Sciences gain invaluable real-world experience through co-op programs, practicums, field courses, community partnerships, in-class experiential learning, and international travel opportunities.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"co-op\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co-op<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students develop employability skills, explore career paths, and build professional networks during co-op placements in both public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-programs-with-co-op-options2023-24-placements-70-public-sector-30-private-sector\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>10 programs with co-op options<\/strong><br><strong>2023-24 placements: 70% public sector, 30% private sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent placements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public Sector<\/strong>: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/environment-climate-change.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment and Climate Change Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/library-archives.canada.ca\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library and Archives Canada<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/correctional-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Correctional Service Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca\/\">RCMP<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculture.canada.ca\/en\">Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Sector<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bell.ca\/\">Bell<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gm.com\/\">General Motors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thinkdigital.ca\/\">Think Digital (Digital Transformation for the Public Good)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riccipsych.com\/\">Ricci and Associates (Psychology Professional Corporation)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/biocanrx.com\/\">BioCanRx (Canada\u2019s Immunotherapy Expert)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sample Roles<\/strong>: Knowledge Mobilization Intern, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Research Assistant, Internal Communications Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Zainah-Ammar-320x427.jpg\" alt=\"Psychology student Zainah Ammar\" class=\"wp-image-49326\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Zainah-Ammar-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Zainah-Ammar.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During my experience as a CHEO Instructor Therapist, I\u2019ve worked closely with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in one-on-one therapy sessions, focusing on crucial developmental goals. Witnessing their progress and growth has been immensely rewarding and has reinforced my passion for contributing to the well-being of individuals with ASD. I also worked on a program that offered hands-on experience working with families in their homes, implementing behaviour intervention plans and collaborating closely with parents. These experiences have equipped me with a comprehensive toolkit to address the diverse needs of individuals with ASD and aligns seamlessly with my academic foundation, giving me a well-rounded understanding of evidence-based practices and their real-world applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Zainah Ammar, Psychology student, Co-op with the Children\u2019s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheo.on.ca\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHEO<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practicum-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practicum Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The practicum programs available to students in many of our programs provide students with the opportunity to combine their academic studies with practical experience in a professional work setting in public, private, and non-profit sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"17-programs-offering-practicum-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>17 programs offering practicum opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent placements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public Sector<\/strong>: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca\/\">RCMP- Operational Research Unit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency.html\">Canada Revenue Agency<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheo.on.ca\/en\/clinics-services-programs\/centre-for-healthy-active-living.aspx\">Children\u2019s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)- Centre for Healthy Active Living<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/\">Carleton University \u2013 Career Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymuseum.ca\/\">Canadian Museum of History<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery.ca\/\">National Gallery of Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/library-archives.canada.ca\/\">Library and Archives Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oaggao.ca\/\">Ottawa Art Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private \/ Non-Profit Sector<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cawi-ivtf.org\/\">City for All Women Initiative<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/parkdalefoodcentre.ca\/\">Parkdale Food Centre<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/reclimate.ca\/\">Re.Climate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedwayeo.ca\/\">United Way Eastern Ontario<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/\">MediaSmarts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawa-psychologists.com\/\">Gilmour Psychological Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ocbt.ca\/\">Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/cuag.ca\/\">CUAG<\/a>\u00a0(Carleton University\u2019s own on-site gallery)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Taylor-1.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Simard, Art History and Humanities graduate, practicums with the National Gallery of Canada and Canada Council Art Bank\" class=\"wp-image-49340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Taylor-1.jpg 324w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Taylor-1-320x427.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having previously worked at the National Gallery of Canada as an interpreter, Taylor Simard saw another side of the gallery through her practicum with Christopher Etheridge, Associate Curator of European and American Art. Simard helped rearrange a file on Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley. Full of images, exhibition catalogues and writings about the artist\u2019s work, these files also included private documents that the public never gets to view, such as personal correspondence. In her practicum at the Canada Council Art Bank, Simard was the curator of a travelling art exhibition in partnership with the Manitoba Art Network. Simard says she got to see the professional, behind-the-scenes part of art curation, which gave her an important chance to decide if the field would be right for her someday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Taylor Simard, Art History and Humanities graduate, practicums with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Gallery of Canada<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/artbank.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Council Art Bank<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"experiential-coursework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiential Coursework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students engage in immersive learning that connects academic study with real-world challenges.\u00a0 Sample courses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community Engagement in Sociology and Anthropology<\/strong><br>Students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/glebereport.ca\/articles\/bird-window-collisions\/\">Community Engagement Minor<\/a> collaborated with <a href=\"https:\/\/safewings.ca\/\">Safe Wings Ottawa<\/a> to tackle bird-window collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geography Field Course<\/strong><br>Students <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/2024\/02\/honours-field-course-explores-socioenvironmental-change-in-the-madawaska-highlands\/\">examined<\/a> socioenvironmental change through an immersive field course in the Madawaska Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French Language and Culture Immersion<\/strong><br>French students <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/story\/stories-from-the-streets-of-quebec-city\/\">explored<\/a> Qu\u00e9bec City\u2019s history and Huron-Wendat culture during a week-long academic and cultural experience.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Quebec-City-Course-512x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students visiting Qu\u00e9bec City\" class=\"wp-image-49333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Quebec-City-Course-512x683.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Quebec-City-Course-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Quebec-City-Course-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Quebec-City-Course.jpg 833w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students visiting Qu\u00e9bec City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"study-abroad-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Study Abroad Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arts and Social Sciences students can expand their horizons with study abroad programs that blend academics and cultural exploration.\u00a0 For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Greek and Roman Studies Abroad<\/strong>: Examine ancient Mediterranean sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institute of African Studies in Ghana<\/strong>: Explore music and culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art and Architectural History in Rome<\/strong>: Immerse in Rome\u2019s visual and historical landmarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These transformative experiences prepare students for the future with practical skills, global perspectives, and lasting memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Students in Ghana, drumming circle\" class=\"wp-image-49436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-512x342.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-320x214.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Ghana-African-Studies-Music-trip.jpg 1413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students in Ghana, drumming circle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Student Perspectives on Experiential Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1666\" height=\"1111\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday.jpg\" alt=\"Jasmine Halliday\" class=\"wp-image-49427\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:350px;height:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday.jpg 1666w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/09\/Jasmine-Halliday-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1666px) 100vw, 1666px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of my practicum, I was volunteering at an elementary school one full day a week with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). I mostly observed and assisted with articulation assessments for kindergarten students by bringing them to and from class and giving out prizes. After the assessments, I would review the notes the SLP took. I also helped fill out and organize paperwork, and I worked on articulation with a few older students. I learned a lot about the day-to-day responsibilities and the process that school board SLPs follow and it gave me a lot of insight into what I can expect in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Jasmine Halliday, Linguistics student, practicum in Speech Language Pathology with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocdsb.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OCDSB<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Carleton University, students in Arts and Social Sciences gain invaluable real-world experience through co-op programs, practicums, field courses, community partnerships, in-class experiential learning, and international travel opportunities. 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