Lakehead University · Thunder Bay, Canada

Bachelor's in Indigenous Education

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Indigenous Education is a Bachelor program taught at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Indigenous Education at Lakehead University offers programs for students interested in becoming a teacher in a supportive environment. Keewatinase includes in-class learning and experiential community-based learning opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, with pathways for primary/junior grades, intermediate/senior grades, and Native Language as a Second Language in primary and senior grades in Ontario.

Teach JK to Grade-6 (HBEd) is the Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) Primary/Junior Division program for individuals of Indigenous ancestry, focused on teaching strategies and knowledge for Primary and Junior levels.

Teach Grades 7-12 (BA/BEd) is the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Learning Major) Intermediate/Senior Division program for Intermediate/Senior grade levels (7-12). Teach Indigenous Languages (ILTD) is the Indigenous Language Teacher Diploma (ILTD) program for fluent speakers of Algonquian languages, with training to teach Native Language as a Second Language.

For many programs, students complete hands-on student-teacher placements, including 100 days of in-class placement over two years.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Indigenous Education at Lakehead University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Lakehead University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lakehead University as pre-requiste for admission in Indigenous Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Ontario High School Students

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70% overall final average

Other Canadian High School Students

Completion of Grade 12 and the Secondary School Diploma (see the Program Specific Prerequisites section for your particular provinces requirements);
Program specific prerequisite courses;
A minimum 70% overall final average

International Secondary School/ College or University

Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent;
Program specific prerequisite courses;
Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

Other Admission Requirements & Important Information

Proof of Aboriginal ancestry may be required.

Program-specific prerequisite examples for English (ENG4U and equivalent)

Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students: English (ENG4U)
Program Specific Requirements for International Students: English
Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students: English Language Arts 30-1