FLEXIBLE & CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAM OPTIONS Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive university with over 65 programs to choose from. Whether you are interested in the arts, sciences or professional programs such as Business, Engineering, Forestry or Nursing, we have it all.
UNIVERSITY LINGO EXPLAINED
If you have multiple interests and want to keep options open, you can consider a:
You may be familiar with some university lingo by now, but if you are still wondering, here are some common terms used that will be helpful as you explore program options.
Minor - An optional collection of courses from a particular area of study that is different from your program and/or major.
What is a(n)…? Undergraduate Degree - It is the first university credential you will be awarded upon graduation. Honours - A 4-year undergraduate degree with specialized and/or intensive courses at the 4th year level. Completion of a thesis or research-focused courses is normally a requirement of an Honours program. Bachelors - A 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree that consists of a minimum of 15 or 20 full course equivalents, respectively. Major - A program involving one primary focus of study (e.g. English or Biology). Double Major - A program involving two focuses of study (e.g. History & Political Science). Concentration - A defined collection of courses that is embedded into, and complements, an Honours or Bachelor’s 4-year Program. Double Degree - Two undergraduate degrees from two different degree types that are completed at the same time and meet all the requirements for both degrees (e.g. Outdoor Recreation & Geography). Credit - The measurement unit for a course that indicates its relative weight within a program. 10
Specialization - A defined collection of courses taken from a particular or variety of disciplines that complements the major. Certificate - A professional or an applied focus that provides learning outcomes that are distinct from your program. Explore certificates in Geomatics, Business Information Technology, Public History, Environmental Sustainability, and more, including: Entrepreneurship Certificate This program is open to non-business students enrolled in any degree program at Lakehead, and features a series of courses designed to improve the competence of individuals in setting up and running their own business. French Proficiency Certificate
The Department of Languages offers a Certificate in French Proficiency at three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced for students wishing to learn or be recognized for their French proficiency who are not taking a French Major or Minor.
