Summary of Changes Made in This Calendar
Summary of New Changes for 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
The following summary outlines changes from previous 2018-2019 academic programs, courses, regulations and admission requirements, approved by the Senate of Lakehead University, are meant to become effective for the 2019-2020 academic year and appear in this web calendar. Additional changes and updates that do not require the approval of the Senate of the University and are not mentioned below, are posted directly into the web calendar as soon as possible after they become effective.
Changes to Admission Requirements
The following admission requirements have been changed from the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Business Administration
Admission Requirements for Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements for Indigenous Language Instructors' Program (ILIP)
Admission Requirements for Entry into the Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J Program
Faculty of Engineering
Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Engineering (MSc Eng) Degree
Engineering - Thunder Bay - Bachelor of Engineering
Faculty of Graduate Studies
MASTER’S GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Admission Requirements to Health Sciences Graduate Programs
Faculty of Law
Requirements for Admission to Law
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Sciences – General Program/Lakehead Science One – Thunder Bay
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Arts – Visual Arts – Thunder Bay
Visual Arts – Thunder Bay
Arts and Science – Media, Film, & Communications – Orillia
University Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Proficiency in English Language
New Admission Requirements
The following are newly approved admission requirements for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Admission Requirements for Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Canadore Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma
Admission Requirements for Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Canadore Recreation Therapy Diploma
Admission Requirements for Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Canadore Strength and Sport Conditioning Diploma
Admission Requirements for Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Georgian Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
Admission Requirements for Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from Georgian Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Computer Science
Sciences – General Program/Lakehead Science One – Orillia
Admission Requirements Removed
The following admission requirements have been removed from the Academic Calendar (the last calendar these admission requirements appear is 2018-2019):
Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements to Native Teacher Education (NTEP)
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Admission Requirements for Health Sciences Graduate Programs (MHSc & MPH)
Admission Requirements for Public Health Graduate Programs
Changes to Regulations
The following regulations have been changed from the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Education
Program Regulations for the Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) 2 year Primary/Junior Degree
Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education
Regulations for the BA/BEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S Program
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Master’s Regulations
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Health Sciences Graduate Program Regulations
School of Social Work Regulations
University Regulations
I General Regulations
New Regulations
The following are newly approved regulations for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration Program Regulations
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Regulations for Master of Science Degree in Computer Science
Regulations Removed
The following regulations have been removed from the Academic Calendar (the last calendar these regulations appear is 2018-2019):
Faculty of Education
Native Teacher Education (NTEP) Programs Regulations
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Health Sciences Graduate Programs Regulations
Public Health Graduate Programs Regulations
University Regulations
IX Academic Misconduct
Changes to Courses
The following courses have been changed from the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Business Administration
Business (Orillia) 3331, 3333, 3351, 3355, 3358, 3371, 4354, 4355, 4359, 4379, 4391
Business (Thunder Bay) 2014, 2016, 2019, 3013, 4412
Faculty of Education
Education 2050, 3519
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering 1630, 2919, 3150, 3452
Electrical Engineering 3312, 3316
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Psychology 6811
Social Work 3500, 4500, 4501
Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Management 3212, 5094, 5133, 5575, 5610
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Anthropology 2112, 2517, 3138, 4417
Chemistry 4214
Economics 2017, 2037, 3214, 3319, 4217, 4230
Environmental Studies 3431, 5030, 5050, 5311
Geography 3431
Geology 5173, 5175
Mathematics 0210, 0212, 1051, 1151, 1152, 1171, 1172, 1210, 1230, 1271, 2310, 2311, 3012, 3050, 3071, 3332, 3334 4030
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Criminology 2010, 2015, 2050, 2090, 3010, 3030, 3150, 3370, 3510, 3511, 3590, 3910, 4010, 4030, 4050, 4070, 4090, 4801
English 1117, 1118, 2950, 3750, 3952
French 4901
History 4851
Media Studies 1010, 2030, 2230, 3012, 3630, 3690
Outdoor Recreation 1150, 1310, 2270, 2350, 2511, 2755, 3075, 3311, 3312, 3370, 3715, 3731, 4011, 4075, 4311, 4370, 4733, 4813
Sociology 2110, 2111, 2911, 3115, 4313, 4317
Visual Arts 1010, 1170, 2115, 2410
Women’s Studies 2119, 3115, 3410, 4105
New Courses
The following are newly approved courses for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Business Administration
Business (Thunder Bay) 3533, 4733, 5014, 5052, 5053, 5058, 5059, 5075, 5078, 5095, 5236, 5731
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering 0135, 5451
Software Engineering 5014, 5015, 5033, 5036, 5052
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Health Sciences 5014
Kinesiology 0517, 1015, 1017
Psychology 6013
Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Management 3051, 3170, 3350, 4131, 4255, 4419, 4459, 5120
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Archaeological Science 5110, 5111, 5112, 5113, 5711, 5901 (9901)
Computer Science 4313, 5015, 5112
Environmental Sustainability 4830
Geography 2215
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Criminology 3135, 3137, 3138, 4015, 4017, 4035
English 2035
History 3214, 3319, 4230
Media Studies 1015, 1050, 1117, 1118, 2950, 3013, 3750, 3952, 4801
Outdoor Recreation 3170, 3175, 3315, 3371, 4310, 4515, 4735
Sociology 3035, 3315, 4033, 4305
Visual Arts 1015, 1017, 2030
Women’s Studies 2035, 3033, 3055, 4355
Courses Reinstated
The following courses have been reinstated back into the calendar for 2019-2020:
Faculty of Business Administration
Business (Thunder Bay) 5338
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
History 2171, 2611
Northern Studies 2171
Courses Removed
The following courses have been removed from the Academic Calendar (the last calendar these courses appear is 2018-2019):
Faculty of Business Administration
Business (Thunder Bay) 3073, 3273
Faculty of Education
Education 1499, 2011, 2399, 3011, 3013, 3014, 3210, 3218, 3219, 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3251, 3252, 3253, 3255, 3258, 3259, 3297, 4000, 4012, 4013, 4014, 4015, 4016, 4017, 4018, 4019, 4050, 4112, 4114, 4115, 4116, 4117, 4118, 4119, 4151, 4212, 4213, 4214, 4215, 4216, 4217, 4218, 4231, 4232, 4233, 4234, 4235, 4239, 4241, 4242, 4244, 4245, 4260, 4261, 4262, 4263, 4265, 4271, 4272, 4273, 4280, 4281, 4283, 4284, 4412, 4413, 4416, 4417, 4418, 4490, 4499
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Kinesiology 5031, 5550
Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Management 2051, 2170, 3131
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Anthropology 4415, 4416
Computer Science 5010
Geography 2211
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Media Studies 2210
Outdoor Recreation 2910, 3310, 3331, 3380, 3531, 3812, 3831, 4170, 4371, 4510, 4732, 4734
Visual Arts 1070, 1110, 1130
Women’s Studies 2115, 2117, 3118, 3335, 4112
Changes to Programs
The following programs have been changed from the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Business Administration
Certificate in Business Information Technology Management
Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems Major)
Minor in Accounting
Minor in Information Systems
Faculty of Education
BSc4, BEd (Biology and Chemistry Major) I/S
Honours BSc, BEd (Biology and Chemistry Major) I/S
BSc4, BEd (Chemistry Major) P/J
Honours BSc, BEd (Geology Major) I/S
Honours BA, BEd (Music Major) I/S
Honours BA, BEd (Music Major) P/J
HBOR, BEd (Outdoor Recreation) I/S
HBOR, BEd (Outdoor Recreation) P/J
BA, BEd (Visual Arts Major) P/J
Honours BFA, BEd (Visual Arts Major) I/S
Faculty of Engineering
MSc in Civil Engineering
MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
MSc in Environmental Engineering
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
Honours BA (Sociology) with Concentration in Gerontology
School of Social Work
Master of Social Work (Project Track)
Master of Social Work (Thesis Track)
Master of Social Work (Specialization in Gerontology)(Project Track)
Master of Social Work (Specialization in Gerontology)(Thesis Track)
Master of Social Work (Specialization in Women's Studies)(Project Track)
Master of Social Work (Specialization in Women's Studies) (Thesis Track)
Faculty of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, Co-operative Education Option
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Management, Transfer Opportunities
Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Co-operative Education Option
Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry, Transfer Opportunities
Master of Science in Forestry (Course Option)
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Department of Biology
HBSc (Applied Life Sciences Major)
Honours BSc (Applied Life Sciences Major) - Transfer (2 Year)
Honours BSc (Applied Life Sciences Major) - Transfer (3 Year)
Honours BSc (Applied Life Sciences Major) with Concentration in Biomedical Sciences
HBSc (Applied Life Sciences major) with Specialization in Biomedical Techniques and Diploma in Biotechnology-Health (Lakehead/Georgian Partnership)
Honours BSc (Biology and Chemistry Majors)
Honours BSc, BEd (Biology and Chemistry Major) I/S
BSc (Biology and Chemistry Major) 4 Yr
BSc4, BEd (Biology and Chemistry Major) I/S
BSc (Natural Science Major)
BSc (Natural Science Major) College Transfer Program
BSc (Natural Science Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Chemistry
BSc4, BEd (Chemistry Major) P/J
Honours BSc, BEd (Geology Major) I/S
Department of Computer Science
Honours Bachelor in Computer Science -Combined Credential program with Georgian College
Master of Science in Computer Science (Thesis)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Co-operative Option) (Thesis)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Project)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Co-operative Option) (Project)
General Science
BSc (General Program)
Department of Geography
BA (Geography Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Geology
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Earth Science Major) 4 Yr
BSc (Geology Major) 4 Yr
Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science (Earth Science Major)
Honours BSc (Geology Major)
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Honours BSc (Mathematics Major)
Department of Sustainability Sciences
HBASc (Environmental Sustainability Major) with Specialization in Ecosystem Management - Pathway with Georgian college
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of History
Honours BA (History and Sociology Majors)
BA (History Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Honours BASc (Criminology Major)
Honours BASc (Criminology Major) College Pathways Program
Honours BASc (Media, Film, & Communications Major)
Honours BASc (Media, Film, & Communications Major) Transfer Program – 3 year Graphic Design
BASc (Media, Film, & Communications Major) 4 Yr
Department of Music
Honours BA (Music Major)
Honours BMus (Music)
Honours BA, BEd (Music Major) I/S
Honours BA, BEd (Music Major) P/J
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism
BSc (Natural Science Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation)
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) – Transfer – Confederation College Recreation Therapy Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Dawson College Community Recreation and Leadership Training Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Georgian College Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Georgian College Tourism-Marketing and Product Development Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation - Transfer - Sault College Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician
HBOR, BEd (Outdoor Recreation) I/S
HBOR, BEd (Outdoor Recreation) P/J
BA (Geography Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
BA (History Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
BA (Women's Studies Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Sociology
Honours BA (History and Sociology Majors)
Honours BA (Sociology Major)
Honours BA (Sociology and Women's Studies Majors)
Honours BA (Sociology) with Concentration in Gerontology
Department of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts Major)
BA, BEd (Visual Arts Major) P/J
Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts Major)
Honours BFA, BEd (Visual Arts Major) I/S
Minor Program in Printmaking
Department of Women’s Studies
Honours BA (Sociology and Women's Studies Majors)
BA (Women's Studies Major)/Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
New Programs
The following are newly approved programs for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar:
Faculty of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Specialization in Advanced Studies in Management
Faculty of Education
Honours BSc, BEd (Biology Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BSc, BEd (Chemistry Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (English Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (English Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (History Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (History Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BASc, BEd (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)/Master of Business Administration
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
Master of Public Health with Specialization in Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health (COURSE OPTION)
Master of Public Health with Specialization in Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability and Health (THESIS OPTION)
School of Kinesiology
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology – Transfer – Canadore College Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology – Transfer – Canadore College Recreation Therapy Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology - Transfer - Georgian College Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology – Transfer – Georgian College Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Department of Anthropology
MSc in Archaeological Science (Thesis)
Department of Biology
BSc (Applied Life Sciences Major) - Transfer (2 Year)
BSc (Applied Life Sciences Major) - Transfer (3 Year)
Honours BSc, BEd (Biology Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Department of Chemistry
Honours BSc, BEd (Chemistry Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Department of Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science (Course)
General Science
BSc (General Program) – Transfer - Dental Hygiene Diploma (3-year)
Lakehead Science One / HBSc (undecided) – Orillia
Lakehead Science One / HBSc (undecided) - Thunder Bay
Department of Sustainability Sciences
BASc (Environmental Sustainability Major) with Specialization in Ecosystem Management 4 Year - Pathway with Georgian College
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Department of English
Honours BA, BEd (English Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (English Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Department of History
Honours BA, BEd (History Major) I/S Five Year Accelerated Program
Honours BA, BEd (History Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Department of Indigenous Learning
Honours BA (Indigenous Learning Major) Transfer Program
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Honours BASc, BEd (Interdisciplinary Studies Major) P/J Five Year Accelerated Program
Department of Music
Minor in Music
Department of Political Science
Honours BA (Political Science Major) Transfer Program
Department of Sociology
Honours BA (Sociology Major) Transfer Program
Master of Arts in Sociology (Specialization in Social Justice Studies) (Research Paper Program)
Master of Arts in Sociology (Specialization in Social Justice Studies) (Thesis Program)
Programs Removed
The following programs have been removed from the Academic Calendar (the last calendar these programs appear is 2018-2019):
Faculty of Engineering
MScEng in Control Engineering