Pursue a Double Degree in Geology and Education at Lakehead University. Gain hands-on experience and prepare for a rewarding teaching career. 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. Geology is a qualitative science that combines elements of physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences to study the Earth, the processes that make up the Earth, and the history of the planet. In the program, students will: Examine rocks, minerals, and sediment Study environmental hazards Explore elements that make up the planets and moons in the solar system And learn much more about the Earth's 4.5 billion-year history Lakehead University's location amidst the Canadian Shield functions as an outdoor lab and classroom. The university's faculty regularly holds classes outside and organizes field trips and extended field schools to take advantage of the superior environment and give students practical training that is highly valued by the industry from day one. Lakehead University's faculty collaborates with industry, government, and other academics with research covering the spectrum, from pure to applied science. This breadth of expertise and course content can meet the interests of any student in the program. The program is designed to ensure that students will have the necessary courses to register as a Professional Geologist with APGO, which is required to work as a geologist in Ontario. This experience makes them highly employable post-graduation.
