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Lakehead University's Interdisciplinary Studies program is flexible in its design, allowing students to customize their educational experience. They will be encouraged to think beyond the confines of a traditional undergraduate degree and take a range of courses in different disciplines that are oriented to their individual career aspirations. As an Interdisciplinary Studies major, students can choose any two disciplinary areas from the following: Anthropology Biology Criminology English General Science Geography History Media Studies Political Science Psychology Sociology Students will develop advanced critical thinking skills, problem-solving strategies and specialized knowledge pertaining to a variety of topics. Lakehead University also offers the ability to pursue concentrations in Human Nature, Social Justice, and International Conflict and Human Rights. Students may also choose to combine their degree with a Concurrent Education degree that allows them to teach Primary-Junior grades. For students who are thinking about teaching in the future, the Interdisciplinary Program provides the broad range of knowledge necessary to teach at the Primary-Junior level. 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, students will have the flexibility to explore the teaching methods, concepts and values that are meaningful to them. This 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 The Concurrent Education program allows students to take courses in both the Faculty of Education and the faculty offering their academic major before taking two years exclusively with the Faculty of Education; five-year program.
