Pursue a Double Degree in Music and Education at Lakehead University. Prepare for a rewarding teaching career with hands-on learning. Apply now!
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 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. Lakehead University's music degree programs have been carefully designed to offer students a fine balance between academic and performance courses. As a student, they will explore the various dimensions of music through courses taught by teachers of national and international stature as well as receive mentorship opportunities from seasoned musicians and professionals in the field. Students will have the opportunity to take courses in: Performance Theory Conducting Composition Orchestration Canadian Music World Music Pedagogy
