Double Degree - Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science - Geography & Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior

Lakehead University's Faculty of Education prepares prospective teachers for a dynamic and rewarding career through unique and innovative programming. By emphasizing critical thinking skills and collaborative learning, the university gives students the flexibility to explore the teaching methods, concepts and values that are meaningful to them.

The program emphasizes practical, experiential learning to ensure students are fully prepared to enter into the workforce post-graduation. Lakehead University's programs are continually adapted to encompass a variety of educational settings and training opportunities in two divisions: • Primary-Junior (P/J): JK – Grade 6 • Intermediate-Senior (I/S): Grades 7-12

Geography is the study of spatial patterns and processes on Earth's surface and the relationship between society, populations and the environment. Lakehead University's Geography programs focus on physical geography, dealing with spatial aspects of land, water and the atmosphere, as well as human geography which explores the cultural, political and economic forces behind the distribution of human activities.

In the final two years of study, students may specialize in a particular area including: • Climate change • Glacial Processes • Soil Analysis • Conservation • Natural Hazards • Water Resource Management • Sociocultural Geography

Lakehead University's courses reflect the breadth of the discipline, as well as geographical techniques and research methods including digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, soil and water testing and geographic information systems (GIS).