The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Learning Major) Intermediate/Senior Division program provides individuals of Indigenous ancestry with teaching strategies and knowledge as a future teacher. We use a mixture of in-class and experiential learning to develop the skills and abilities to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at the Intermediate/Senior grade levels (7-12). Our BA/BEd program helps prepare future teachers to meet the educational needs of intermediate and senior students while addressing elements of Indigenous heritage, identity, and language.

Program Length: Students in the BA/BEd program complete a three-year undergraduate degree and the two-year Bachelor of Education Professional program, for a total of five years.

Students in the BA/BEd program have a first teachable of Indigenous Learning, and then choose their second teachable subject that is appropriate to the intermediate and senior level.

Students complete courses in the following subjects: teachable subject, Indigenous learning, Education, English, & Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibwe.

The two-year Bachelor of Education Professional program (years 4 and 5) focuses on educational theories, practices, and abilities, providing students the knowledge and experience to be an effective educator.

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Admission Information

To enter the BA/BEd program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

• Be a person of Indigenous ancestry (e.g. First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
• Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Have a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including Grade 12 U English
• Have an overall average of a minimum of 70%

For more information, contact our department at
Telephone: (807) 343-8010 ext. 7196.
Email: kie.education@lakeheadu.ca

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