Placement Opportunities
We offer placements in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), where students gain meaningful experience collaborating with professionals, supporting diverse learners, and applying classroom knowledge to their practice. These opportunities prepare students to make a lasting impact.
Speech-Language Pathology
LING 4604 is a one-semester field placement course that allows students to pursue personal learning objectives related to the clinical application of research in psycholinguistics, communication differences and disabilities, and language development. The course is worth 0.5 credits and counts toward the requirements of the Linguistics major.
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All students interested in taking LING 4604 must submit an application. International students are also required to have a valid work permit. Please make sure to touch base with the practicum coordinator for more information on this process.
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To be eligible to take LING 4604, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Fourth-year standing
- Enrollment in the Honours B.A. or B.Sc. in Linguistics with a concentration in Psycholinguistics and Communication Differences
- Completion of LING 2604 and LING 3604 (Communication Differences and Disabilities I and II)
- Linguistics major CGPA of at least 10.0
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To apply for the practicum, you must submit:
- The application form (found under “Forms” here)
- An up-to-date CV
- Your unofficial transcript/academic audit
All of these materials should be compiled into a single pdf document and e-mailed to the practicum coordinator. You will receive a response within 3 business days confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive this confirmation, please follow up with the practicum coordinator to ensure your application was received.
Please note that Kumiko Murasugi will be the practicum coordinator up until June 30, 2026. As of July 1, 2026, Tamara Sorenson Duncan will be the practicum coordinator.
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In order for your application to be considered, it must be submitted no later than May 24 of the year before you plan to complete the practicum. For example, if you wanted to complete the practicum in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027, you would submit your application by May 24, 2026. The deadline is the same for the Fall and Winter semesters.
You should wait until you have received all (or almost all) of your final grades for the Winter semester before submitting your application. -
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Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology Spotlight
Discover how LING 4604 has enriched students’ time at Carleton University and prepared them for their careers.
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Catching Up With Alumni | Abby Traina (BA LING/24)
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Students Share Practicum Experience in Speech-Language Pathology
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Catching Up With Alumni | Delaney Halpenny (BA LING/24)
Teaching English as a Second Language
We offer two TESL practicum courses here in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies: ALDS 4206, which is required for the Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (CTESL), and ALDS 5215, which is required for the MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (TESL Stream).
Practicum in Teaching English as a Second Language Spotlight
Discover how TESL placements have prepared students for careers in language teaching.
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Adventures Abroad: Emilie LePage-Bourbonnais Teaching English in South Korea
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Catching Up With Alumni | Mercedes Veselka (BA LDS/19; CTESL/19)
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CTESL Graduate Sophia Hiles Lands Teaching Position With the OCDSB
Additional Experiential Learning Opportunities
I-CUREUS
The Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) provides a meaningful way to engage undergraduate students in discipline-specific research projects.
Students as Partners Program (SaPP)
The Students as Partners Program (SaPP) offers undergraduate students interested in teaching innovation paid work experience in partnership with faculty and contract instructors.
Work-Study Program
The work-study program offers part-time, paid, on-campus employment to eligible undergraduate students. The program offers students an opportunity to explore how their academic studies translate to career possibilities.
Carleton University Research Opportunity Program (CUROP)
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers summer research internships with an opportunity to develop an original research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Honours Project
SLaLS students in an honours program can pursue honours research projects/theses under the supervision of a full-time faculty member.
Independent Study
SLaLS students work closely with a faculty member and the end result is usually a term paper or some other kind of final project.
Interested in pursuing an honours research project/thesis or independent study?
Get in touch with our undergraduate team to learn more!