Teach 7-12 (BA/BEd)
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Learning Major) Individual/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 then the Bachelor of Education Professional program.
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 Bachelor of Education Professional program focuses on educational theories, practices, and abilities, providing students the knowledge and experience to be an effective educator.
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