Environmental Technician Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Modern Natural Resources Management is about people, science and technology. It manages the natural environment for the benefit of society, through the application of both natural and social science. As a student, you will acquire a complement of business skills, scientific expertise, along with practical experience; in fact, everything necessary to create meaningful and lasting solutions environmental challenges of today. You have the opportunity to discover methods that will sustain our forests and ecosystems for generations to come. Should you decide to enrol in Environmental Management, you may choose between three options after your second year of study: Wildlife Conservation and Management, Sustainable Land Use, or Conservation Management and Planning.

Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management degree may apply to join the Canadian Association of Environment, and they may also seek accreditation for their Environmental Professional Certification with ECO Canada.

Graduates who successfully complete the Wildlife Conservation and Management specialization are eligible for accreditation as a Certified Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. All admits are required to complete the four-week summer transition program prior to entering the fall semester. The summer transition classes normally begin in July. To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Natural Resources Management section, and
  3. Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, Transfer Opportunities from the list of programs. 
  4. You should also review Years 3 and 4 found using the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management link.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Environmental Technician Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, and
  • Achieve a 70% average in the final year of the program.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Natural Resources Management: Enviro­nmental Management & Forestry (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABF.
  3. Select Environmental Management using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Environmental Technician

Environmental Technology Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Modern Natural Resources Management is about people, science and technology. It manages the natural environment for the benefit of society, through the application of both natural and social science. As a student, you will acquire a complement of business skills, scientific expertise, along with practical experience; in fact, everything necessary to create meaningful and lasting solutions environmental challenges of today. You have the opportunity to discover methods that will sustain our forests and ecosystems for generations to come. Should you decide to enrol in Environmental Management, you may choose between three options after your second year of study: Wildlife Conservation and Management, Sustainable Land Use, or Conservation Management and Planning.

Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management degree may apply to join the Canadian Association of Environment, and they may also seek accreditation for their Environmental Professional Certification with ECO Canada.

Graduates who successfully complete the Wildlife Conservation and Management specialization are eligible for accreditation as a Certified Wildlife Biologist by the Wildlife Society.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. All admits are required to complete the four-week summer transition program prior to entering the fall semester. The summer transition classes normally begin in July. To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Natural Resources Management section, and
  3. Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, Transfer Opportunities from the list of programs. 
  4. You should also review Years 3 and 4 found using the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management link.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma from an accredited Canadian college, and
  • Achieve a 70% average in the final year of the program.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Natural Resources Management: Enviro­nmental Management & Forestry (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABF.
  3. Select Environmental Management using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Environmental Technology

Early Childhood Education Diploma to Bachelor Degree with Concurrent Education Transfer Program

Program Information

Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education is a unique and innovative Faculty that works to prepare prospective teachers, to develop the abilities of professional educators, and to create novel knowledge through research. By collaborating with our passionate faculty, you will have the opportunity to begin a rewarding career as a teacher; to advance your professional abilities and add additional qualifications to your teaching certificate; and to explore Education through original research.

Our Concurrent Bachelor Degree programs allow you to earn a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) as well as a Bachelor degree in a partnering discipline. This degree combination will help you to develop your teaching knowledge, skills, and attitudes as well as your subject-matter expertise to teach learners well and to address the requirements of the Ontario curriculum.

Our Concurrent Bachelor Degree programs can prepare you to teach in the Primary/Junior (P/J) or Intermediate/Senior (I/S) division. Once you complete a Concurrent Bachelor Degree program, you will receive a Bachelor degree, a BEd, and we will recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for certification to teach in Ontario.

We offer the following Concurrent Bachelor Degree programs with a P/J Specialization in the following areas: 

  • Earth Science (BSc) (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • History (BA) (Orillia Campus only)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (BASc) (Orillia Campus only)
  • Mathematics (BSc) (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Natural Science (BSc) (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Visual Arts (BA) (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Women's Studies (BA) (Thunder Bay Campus only)

We offer the following Concurrent Bachelor Degree programs with an I/S Specialization in the following areas at the Thunder Bay Campus only: 

  • Earth Science (BSc)
  • Mathematics (BSc)

Lastly, we offer numerous Concurrent Honours Degree programs with many more majors. Learn more about our Concurrent Honours Degree programs.

How the Transfer Program Works

We will review your transcript and determine what transfer credits you will receive towards your degree program. In most cases, admits tend to receive 5 full course equivalents, which equates to approximately one year of university study. As a result, you may be able to complete your Concurrent Bachelor Degree program in as little as 4 years. To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Five- and Six-Year Concurrent Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Select your specialization of choice (P/J or I/S), and
  6. Select your program of choice.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Some of the Concurrent Bachelor Degree programs have additional program-specific prerequisites (refer to the drop-down menu) that you will need to satisfy in order to gain admission. Your ECE diploma satisfies the requirements for the following programs:

  • History (Orillia Campus only)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (Orillia Campus only)
  • Visual Arts (Thunder Bay Campus only) - no portfolio required!

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select either Education (Primary/​Junior - Teach Kinder­garten to Grades 6) (Thunder Bay & Orillia) or Education (Interm­ediate/​Senior - Teach Grades 7 to 12) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program codes are AK and AL, respectively.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. Focus on the majors that have "(5 Year)" in the title.  
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

4 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma to Honours Bachelor Degree with Concurrent Education Transfer Program

Program Information

Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education is a unique and innovative Faculty that works to prepare prospective teachers, to develop the abilities of professional educators, and to create novel knowledge through research. By collaborating with our passionate faculty, you will have the opportunity to begin a rewarding career as a teacher; to advance your professional abilities and add additional qualifications to your teaching certificate; and to explore Education through original research.

Our Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs allow you to earn a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) as well as an Honours Bachelor degree in a partnering discipline. This degree combination will help you to develop your teaching knowledge, skills, and attitudes as well as your subject-matter expertise to teach learners well and to address the requirements of the Ontario curriculum.

Our Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs can prepare you to teach in the Primary/Junior (P/J) or Intermediate/Senior (I/S) division. Once you complete a Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree program, you will receive an Honours Bachelor degree, a BEd, and we will recommend you to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for certification to teach in Ontario.

We offer the following Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs with a P/J Specialization in the following areas: 

  • Aboriginal Education (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Anthropology
    • Arts degree
    • Arts & Science degree 
    • Science degree
  • Chemistry (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • English
    • Arts degree
    • Arts & Science degree (Orillia Campus only)
  • Environmental Sustainability (Orillia Campus only)
  • French (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Geography 
    • Arts degree
    • Arts & Science degree (Orillia Campus only)
    • Science degree
  • History (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies with various concentrations (Orillia Campus only)
  • Kinesiology (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Mathematics (Thunder Bay Campus only)
    • Arts degree
    • Science degree
  • Music (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Outdoor Recreation (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Philosophy (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Physics (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Psychology (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Sociology (Thunder Bay Campus only)
  • Women's Studies (Thunder Bay Campus only)

We offer the following Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs with an I/S Specialization in the following areas at the Thunder Bay Campus only: 

  • Anthropology
    • Arts degree
    • Science degree
  • Biology
    • Environmental Science degree
    • Science degree
    • Science degree (Accelerated 5-year program)
  • Biology & Chemistry
  • Chemistry
    • Science degree
    • Science degree (Accelerated 5-year program)
  • English
    • Arts degree
    • Arts degree (Accelerated 5-year program)
  • English & French
  • English & History
  • French 
  • French & History
  • Geography 
    • Arts degree
    • Environmental Science degree
    • Environmental Studies degree
    • Science degree
  • Geology
  • History 
    • Arts degree
    • Arts degree (Accelerated 5-year program)
  • Kinesiology
    • Accelerated 5-year program exists
  • Mathematics 
    • Arts degree
    • Science degree
  • Music 
  • Outdoor Recreation 
  • Physics
  • Psychology 
    • Arts degree
    • Science degree
  • Visual Arts

How the Transfer Program Works

We will review your transcript and determine what transfer credits you will receive towards your degree program. In most cases, admits tend to receive 5 full course equivalents, which equates to approximately one year of university study. As a result, you may be able to complete your Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree program in as little as 5 years. To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Six-Year Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Select your specialization of choice (P/J or I/S), and
  6. Select your program of choice from the list of programs.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE) from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Many of the Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs have additional program-specific prerequisites (refer to the drop-down menu) that you will need to satisfy in order to gain admission. Your ECE diploma satisfies the requirements for the following programs:

  • Anthropology (Arts, Arts & Science degrees)
  • English
  • English & History
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Geography (Arts, Arts & Science degrees)
  • History 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies with various concentrations
  • Music (you will be required to complete an audition and theory test)
  • Outdoor Recreation 
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology (Arts)
  • Sociology
  • Visual Arts (no portfolio required)
  • Women's Studies

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select either Education (Primary/​Junior - Teach Kinder­garten to Grades 6) (Thunder Bay & Orillia) or Education (Interm­ediate/​Senior - Teach Grades 7 to 12) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program codes are AK and AL, respectively.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

5 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma from Confederation College to Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology major) with Concurrent Education (Primary/Junior division) Double Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education is a unique and innovative Faculty that works to prepare prospective teachers, to develop the abilities of professional educators, and to create novel knowledge through research. By collaborating with our passionate faculty, you will have the opportunity to begin a rewarding career as a teacher; to advance your professional abilities and add additional qualifications to your teaching certificate; and to explore Education through original research.

Our Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs allow you to earn a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) as well as an Honours Bachelor degree in a partnering discipline. This degree combination will help you to develop your teaching knowledge, skills, and attitudes as well as your subject-matter expertise to teach learners well and to address the requirements of the Ontario curriculum.

Psychology refers to both the science and profession concerned with understanding and influencing the thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviour of individuals. Psychology is a highly diverse field, and people with training in psychology can be found in a wide variety of careers.

How the Transfer Program Works

We will review your transcript and determine what transfer credits you will receive towards your degree program. In most cases, admits tend to receive 5 full course equivalents, which equates to approximately one year of university study. As a result, you may be able to complete your program in as little as 5 years (4 years if you select the Bachelors option instead of the Honours Bachelor route). 

To see the courses that are part of the Honours program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Six-Year Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Primary-Junior Specialization - Program Requirements, and
  6. Honours BA, BEd (Psychology Major) P/J.

To see the courses of that are part of the Bachelors program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Five- and Six-Year Concurrent Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Primary-Junior Specialization - Bachelor Degree Program Requirements, and
  6. BA, BEd (Psychology Major) P/J.

Admission Requirements

o be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE), and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select either Education: Psychology, or Sociology (Pathways with Confederation College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAX.
  3. For the Honours route, select Psychology (Thunder Bay) using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. For the Bachelors route, select Psychology (BA) (Thunder Bay).
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

5 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma from Confederation College to Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology major) with Concurrent Education (Primary/Junior division) Double Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education is a unique and innovative Faculty that works to prepare prospective teachers, to develop the abilities of professional educators, and to create novel knowledge through research. By collaborating with our passionate faculty, you will have the opportunity to begin a rewarding career as a teacher; to advance your professional abilities and add additional qualifications to your teaching certificate; and to explore Education through original research.

Our Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree programs allow you to earn a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) as well as an Honours Bachelor degree in a partnering discipline. This degree combination will help you to develop your teaching knowledge, skills, and attitudes as well as your subject-matter expertise to teach learners well and to address the requirements of the Ontario curriculum.

Sociology studies all aspects of how human beings relate with each other. Such human relations range from intimate relationships, organizational and institutional dynamics, through to social processes that are felt at national and global levels. Substantive issues of interest to sociologists include health and illness, marriage and family, crime and deviance, science and technology, popular culture, social change, economy and society, gender and sexuality, education, social inequality, prejudice and discrimination, among many others.

Explore the major ideas and insights of the founders of sociology, as well as contemporary thinkers who examine present-day social life. Master the essentials of social research - how to design questionnaires and carry out meaningful surveys, collect and analyze quantitative, qualitative, and historical data, and conduct participant-observation and interviews. Apply these skills to study and better understand numerous topics and issues in social life that interest you. Lakehead's faculty are engaged in research in areas as diverse as health and illness, gerontology, gender and work, media and popular culture, the sociology of knowledge, sociological theory, sociology of the North, and global social change. 

How the Transfer Program Works

We will review your transcript and determine what transfer credits you will receive towards your degree program. In most cases, admits tend to receive 5 full course equivalents, which equates to approximately one year of university study. As a result, you may be able to complete your program in as little as 5 years (4 years if you select the Bachelors option instead of the Honours Bachelor route). 

To see the courses that are part of the Honours program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Six-Year Concurrent Honours Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Primary-Junior Specialization - Program Requirements, and
  6. Honours BA, BEd (Sociology Major) P/J.

To see the courses that are part of the Bachelors program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Education section, 
  3. Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education at the bottom of the page,
  4. Five- and Six-Year Concurrent Bachelor Degree Programs from the list of programs,
  5. Primary-Junior Specialization - Bachelor Degree Program Requirements, and
  6. BA, BEd (Sociology Major) P/J.

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma (ECE), and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select either Education: Psychology, or Sociology (Pathways with Confederation College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAX.
  3. For the Honours route, select Sociology (Thunder Bay) using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. For the Bachelors route, select Sociology (BA) (Thunder Bay).
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

5 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Early Childhood Education

Police Foundations Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Government policies influence virtually every aspect of our lives, from housing to education to crime. Our Political Science program studies the institutions, ideas, practices, and power that shape government and policy at all levels. Students will gain a thorough understanding of political systems - with a particular focus on Canadian politics - and overarching notions of freedom, equality, and justice.

As a Political Science student, you will gain a thorough understanding of governments and political systems. You will learn about the various aspects of Canadian politics such as the federal system, voting behaviour, political parties and pressure groups. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded Political Science education by applying both theoretical and practical modes of analysis to examine sociological, economic, and historical contexts. Our diverse course content, combined with an intimate learning environment, provides a comprehensive education in classic and contemporary government, law, and politics, as well as highly developed writing, research and analytical skills.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years (two years if you select the Bachelors option instead of the Honours route).  

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Political Science Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BA (Political Science Major)
    1. Do not refer to the Honours BA (Political Science Major) Transfer Program entry. 
    2. For the Bachelors route, select BA (Political Science Major) instead of Honours BA (Political Science Major).

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Police Foundations Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Political Science (Pathways with Confed­eration College) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABN.
  3. Choose your program and campus of choice from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
    1. For the Bachelors route, select the entry that contains "(BA)" in the title.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program. 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Police Foundations

Police Foundations Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

Explore the major ideas and insights of the founders of sociology, as well as contemporary thinkers who examine present-day social life. Master the essentials of social research - how to design questionnaires and carry out meaningful surveys, collect and analyze quantitative, qualitative, and historical data, and conduct participant-observation and interviews. Apply these skills to study and better understand numerous topics and issues in social life that interest you. Lakehead's faculty are engaged in research in areas as diverse as health and illness, gerontology, gender and work, media and popular culture, the sociology of knowledge, sociological theory, sociology of the North, and global social change.

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years (two years if you select the Bachelors option instead of the Honours route). 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities section, 
  3. Sociology Programs from the list of programs, and the
  4. Honours BA (Sociology Major).
    1. Do not refer to the Honours BA (Sociology Major) Transfer Program entry. 
    2. For the Bachelors route, select BA (Sociology Major) instead of Honours BA (Sociology Major).

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Police Foundations Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before.
  2. Select the program Sociology (Pathways with Confederation College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABK.
  3. Select your program and campus of choice from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. 
    1. For the Bachelors route, select the entry that contains "(BA)" in the title.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program. 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Police Foundations

Environmental Technology Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. Our Environmental Studies program will provide you with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies section, 
  3. Environmental Studies/Science Programs from the list of programs, and 
  4. Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography Major) - Transfer. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve a 75% overall average.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before.
  2. Select the program Environmental Science & Environmental Studies (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAZ.
  3. Select Geography (Environmental Studies) using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Environmental Technology

Environmental Technology Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geography major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

The study of environmental issues is becoming increasingly multidisciplinary, taking into consideration socio-economic, cultural and political actions and consequences in addition to scientific analysis. Our Environmental Studies program will provide you with the background to understand and evaluate environmental issues and solutions from a multitude of perspectives. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern environmental and sustainability challenges. 

How the Transfer Program Works

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geography major) program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. 

To see the courses that are part of the program, refer to our Academic Calendar and select:

  1. Programs & Faculties from the menu,
  2. Undergraduate Programs from the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies section, 
  3. Environmental Studies/Science Programs from the list of programs, and 
  4. Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geography Major) - Transfer. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve a 75% overall average.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before.  
  2. Select the program Environmental Science & Environmental Studies (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is AAZ.
  3. Select Geography (Environmental Science) using the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

If you have questions about the transfer program, and/or your application status, contact Student Central.  

If you encounter issues with the application and/or requesting online transcripts, contact the OUAC. 

If you cannot access myInfo (our student information portal), try to recover your account first. If that does not work, contact Student Central.  

 

 

 

Fees

Learn more about the fees (e.g. application, transcript, document evaluation, etc.) that the OUAC charges. 

Learn more about the tuition & student fees for your transfer program. Keep in mind that the upcoming school year's fees are not available until June. Before June, you will most likely see last year's amounts. Refer to the Academic Year field if you are unsure.  

To help fund your education, learn more about our scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

If you are interested in applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program, learn more about the program and its criteria. 

Other Important Information

Take a look at our College & University Transfer Guide. 

Check out our campus. You can take a virtual tour, or you can book a campus tour. 

We also host numerous events throughout the year. We encourage you to attend one of our events to learn more about the transfer program.

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Environmental Technology

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