Lakehead University's Faculty of Education is one of Canada's most diverse and innovative centres of learning. We're leading the way in teacher education through our commitment to the very best in multidisciplinary, collaborative, and experiential instruction.
Concurrent Education allows you to start your teaching career faster and earn two degrees at the same time. Study the program of your choice, while also taking classes within the Faculty of Education, before spending two years exclusively with the Faculty of Education in order to qualify for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Our program emphasizes practical learning through placements, practicums, community engagement, and international opportunities to ensure you are fully prepared to enter into the workforce post-graduation.
With programs in two campus locations - Thunder Bay and Orillia - our Education program will provide you with the expertise you need to develop as an educator, and prepare you for the dynamic and rewarding profession of teaching today.
Depending on the program you are currently studying, you will select a teaching level that will enable you to be certified to teach specific grades in the classroom:
Primary/Junior (P/J)
*Thunder Bay & Orillia Campus
In the Primary/Junior education stream, you will be introduced to an interdisciplinary range of topics relevant for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, including mathematics, social studies, and classroom management.
Intermediate/Senior (I/S)
*Thunder Bay Campus
In the Intermediate/Senior stream, you will be introduced to topics relevant for upper-year elementary school and high school classrooms, including two teachables from the following 12 subjects.
English
Environmental Studies
French (as a Second Language)
Geography
History
Math
Music (Instrumental or Vocal)
Indigenous Language (Algonquin, Cree, Ojibwe, and Oji-Cree)
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Studies
Health & Physical Education
Science (General, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Social Sciences (2nd Teaching Subject only)
Visual Arts
Accelerated Program Options
Lakehead University offers you the opportunity to accelerate your Concurrent Education program, completing a 4-year degree and the 2 year Education degree in only 5 years! Accelerated programs offered include: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, and Kinesiology.
Transfer Options
It's easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university - or even both.
There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the ""Admissions Requirement" tab above and select your most recent level of study.
