Whether you already have extensive experience in outdoor recreation or you are just starting out on your path to adventure, our program will show you that outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism play an increasingly important role in society, contributing to mental and physical health, family cohesion, culture, environmental appreciation, and economic development.

Our experiential program provides you with the opportunity to think critically about the world around you and what it means to live in a more environmentally and socially just world. Many of our courses involve interaction with experts in the field and engage students in experiential, service learning projects that make a difference in our communities. It is our goal to prepare you for success in this challenging and rapidly changing industry, from planning and leading guided tours to assessing and creating visitor experiences for communities and parks organizations.

Join us for a live Q&A with faculty and learn more about what to expect as a student in the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism program.

Are you ready to embark on an exceptional and unconventional university journey? Our Program Showcase webinar series, hosted by some of our outstanding faculty members, is the perfect place to start.

A Lakehead teaching degree opens countless doors. Whether you dream of becoming a classroom teacher in your community or internationally, or pursuing a career in corporate training, community organizations, language schools, and beyond, this degree sets you on the path to success.

The Faculty of Education at Lakehead University is widely respected for its leadership in teacher education. Our unique, innovative programs emphasize a collaborative learning approach, designed to build effective teaching skills. With a strong focus on practical, experiential learning, our 2-year program offers extensive placement experiences. You'll also have the chance to explore alternative practicum settings, including opportunities for overseas placements.

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Psychologists share a desire to make a positive contribution to human welfare through understanding and influencing the thoughts, emotions, and behaviour of individuals. They are concerned with what motivates us, what social, physical, and biological factors affect us, and what makes us unique.

Our multidisciplinary approach to Psychology provides you with the opportunity to explore these topics and the inner workings of the brain through either an Arts or Science stream, depending on your academic interests.

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The unique design of Lakehead's programs in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Software

Engineering offered at the Thunder Bay Campus enables students to earn a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in four years, while also earning an Engineering Technology Diploma in their respective field by the end of the second year of their BEng degree.

The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills developed through a solid education in engineering fundamentals. Engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the management, legal, and societal issues that impact
development of technological products and processes.

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Examine the causes and effects of crime and criminal behaviour on individuals and society as a whole. Lakehead's Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system.

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A business education at Lakehead will prepare you to navigate the increasing complexities of the global business environment. Our classes link you to the business world with theory and hands-on practical applicants.

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As part of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management, we offer two degrees - Environmental Management and Forestry. Both programs share a common curriculum for the first two years.

Our Environmental Management program will provide you with a sound understanding of natural processes in environmental ecosystems, including a strong background in forest environments and technical experience using industry-standard geomatics tools.

Our Forestry program will provide you with a background in the biological, social and operational fundamentals of forestry and its relationship to our ecosystems. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern conservation and sustainability challenges.

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The unique design of Lakehead’s programs in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering offered at the Thunder Bay Campus enables students to earn a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in four years, while also earning an Engineering Technology Diploma in their respective field by the end of the second year of their BEng degree.

The field of engineering is generally associated with finding solutions for real world problems in an analytical fashion using the math, science and problem-solving skills developed through a solid education in engineering fundamentals. Engineers must also possess excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the management, legal, and societal issues that impact development of technological products and processes.

Join us for a live Q&A with faculty and learn more about what to expect as a student in the engineering program.

Examine the causes and effects of crime and criminal behaviour on individuals and society as a whole.  Lakehead’s Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. 

Join us for a live Q&A with faculty  and learn more about what to expect as a student in the Criminology program.

How do we prepare for a future that we can’t see? The answer:  Interdisciplinary studies. Our program allows you to build multi-disciplinary knowledge while engaging intersectional problems.  Develop your critical-thinking skills and problem-solving strategies via innovative inquiry courses.  Career opportunities await in anthropology, history, journalism, public relations, teaching, policy, ecology and more.

Join us for a live Q&A with faculty and learn more about what to expect as a student in the Interdisciplinary Studies program.